Laax 10mg Tablet


Product Info

Prescription required Yes
Marketer Accosts Remedies Pvt Ltd
Active Ingredient Sodium Picosulfate (10mg)
Storage Store below 30°C
Chemical ClassDiphenylmethane Derivative
Habit FormingNo
Therapeutic ClassGASTRO INTESTINAL
Action ClassStimulant laxatives/purgative
User Rating4.6
User Reviews308

FAQ

Question
What if you forget to take Laax Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Laax 10mg, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
Answer

Laax 10mg Tablet Reviews

Laax 10mg is a medicine used to treat constipation. It is a laxative and helps you empty your bowels. It works by increasing movement in the intestine and provides relief from constipation.

Laax 10mg 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 Laax 10mg Tablet Works

Laax 10mg is a laxative. It works by increasing the movement of the intestines, thereby facilitating the passage of stool.

How to Use Laax 10mg Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Laax 10mg may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Benefits of Laax 10mg Tablet

  • In Treatment of Constipation: Laax 10mg 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 Laax 10mg Tablet

  • Treatment of Constipation

Laax 10mg Tablet Side Effects

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Safety Tips

Liver  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Laax 10mg in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol  UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Laax 10mg.
Kidney  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Laax 10mg in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Laax 10mg during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Laax 10mg alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Breast feeding  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Laax 10mg is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Quick Tips

  • Avoid taking a Laax 10mg 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 Laax 10mg, taking a fiber-rich diet containing whole grain bread and cereals, bran, fruits and green leafy vegetables, is essential to maintain healthy bowel function.
  • Take Laax 10mg after 2 hours from other medicines, as it may interfere with the absorption of other medicines.
  • Laax 10mg should be preferably taken at bedtime because it requires 6 to 8 hours to show impact.

References

  1. Sodium Picosulfate. Guildford, Surrey: SANOFI; 2005 [revised 16 Sep. 2017].

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