Elphalac 5mg Syrup
Product Info
Prescription required | Yes |
Marketer | Elcliff Formulations Pvt Ltd |
Active Ingredient | Sodium Picosulfate (5mg/5ml) |
Storage | Store below 30°C |
Chemical Class | Diphenylmethane Derivative |
Habit Forming | No |
Therapeutic Class | GASTRO INTESTINAL |
Action Class | Stimulant laxatives/purgative |
User Rating | 4.7 |
User Reviews | 343 |
FAQ
Elphalac 5mg Syrup Reviews
Elphalac 5mg should be taken in a dose as advised by your doctor. Take it at a fixed time at night. You should not use this medicine for more than a few days unless your doctor tells you to. Some lifestyle changes can help with constipation, for example eating more fiber in foods such as fruit, vegetables, and cereals, drinking plenty of fluids, and taking regular exercise.
The most common side effects of taking this medicine are nausea, vomiting, hypermagnesemia, dizziness, and headache. These are usually mild and go away after a couple of days. If they persist, your doctor may suggest ways of preventing or reducing them.
Before using this medicine you should tell your doctor if you have a blockage in your bowel, upset stomach or your bowel movements have been different for more than two weeks.
How Elphalac 5mg Syrup Works
How to Use Elphalac 5mg Syrup
Benefits of Elphalac 5mg Syrup
- In Treatment of Constipation: Elphalac 5mg is a laxative that treats constipation by drawing water into the bowels thereby making stools softer and easier to pass. This medicine may take 6 to 12 hours to start working, therefore it is best to take it at bedtime. Take it as instructed even if it seems that it is not working as expected. Talk to your doctor if you are still constipated. Constipation is a common problem that can cause significant pain and discomfort. This medicine can relieve discomfort and improve your quality of life. To prevent constipation from happening it may help to eat more high-fiber foods including fruit and vegetables and drink plenty of water.
Uses of Elphalac 5mg Syrup
- Treatment of Constipation
Elphalac 5mg Syrup Side Effects
Safety Tips
Quick Tips
- Elphalac 5mg should be preferably taken at bedtime because it requires 6 to 8 hours to show impact.
- Take Elphalac 5mg after 2 hours from other medicines, as it may interfere with the absorption of other medicines.
- Avoid taking a Elphalac 5mg for more than 1 week, unless prescribed by the doctor, as it leads to dependency on the laxative action to produce a bowel movement.
- Together with Elphalac 5mg, taking a fiber-rich diet containing whole grain bread and cereals, bran, fruits and green leafy vegetables, is essential to maintain healthy bowel function.