3Lax 5mg Oral Suspension
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Product introduction
3Lax 5mg Oral Suspension 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.
3Lax 5mg Oral Suspension stimulates passage of stools and treats constipation
3Lax 5mg Oral Suspension stimulates passage of stools and treats constipation
Uses of Lax Oral Suspension
Benefits of Lax Oral Suspension
In Treatment of Constipation
3Lax 5mg Oral Suspension 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.
Side effects of Lax Oral Suspension
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if youβre worried about them
Common side effects of Lax
- Abdominal pain
- Abdominal cramp
- Abdominal discomfort
- Diarrhea
How to use Lax Oral Suspension
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. 3Lax 5mg Oral Suspension may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with 3Lax 5mg Oral Suspension.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
3Lax 5mg Oral Suspension is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
3Lax 5mg Oral Suspension is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether 3Lax 5mg Oral Suspension alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of 3Lax 5mg Oral Suspension in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of 3Lax 5mg Oral Suspension in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- Together with 3Lax 5mg Oral Suspension, taking a fiber-rich diet containing whole grain bread and cereals, bran, fruits and green leafy vegetables, is essential to maintain healthy bowel function.
- Avoid taking a 3Lax 5mg Oral Suspension for more than 1 week, unless prescribed by the doctor, as it leads to dependency on the laxative action to produce a bowel movement.Β
- Take 3Lax 5mg Oral Suspension after 2 hours from other medicines, as it may interfere with the absorption of other medicines.
- 3Lax 5mg Oral Suspension should be preferably taken at bedtime because it requires 6 to 8 hours to show impact.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Diphenylmethane Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL
Action Class
Stimulant laxatives/purgative
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- Sodium Picosulfate. Guildford, Surrey: SANOFI; 2005 [revised 16 Sep. 2017]. [Accessed 27 Mar 2019] (online) Available from:
Marketer details
Name: Satven And Mer
Address: Satven and Mer, B-37, Arcot Terrace, 160, NSK Salai, Vadapalani, Chennai - 600026, Tamil Nadu, India.
Country of origin: India
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βΉ136.9
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200.0 ml in 1 bottle
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