LAXICON TABLET
Product introduction
LAXICON TABLET is used to treat constipation. It is known as a laxative and makes your stool easier to pass by drawing water into your bowel.
LAXICON TABLET loosens stools and treats constipation
LAXICON TABLET loosens stools and treats constipation
Uses of Laxicon Tablet
Benefits of Laxicon Tablet
In Constipation
LAXICON TABLET helps to soften stools and helps in their passing out. Softening of stools increases the movement of the intestines, this helps empty your bowels and relieve constipation. It relieves the pain and discomfort caused due to constipation and improves your quality of life. Eat more high-fiber foods including fruit and vegetables and drink plenty of water to prevent constipation from happening.
Side effects of Laxicon Tablet
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 you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Laxicon
- Abdominal pain
How to use Laxicon 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. LAXICON TABLET may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety advice
Alcohol
SAFE
Consuming alcohol with LAXICON TABLET does not cause any harmful side effects.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of LAXICON TABLET during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
LAXICON TABLET is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Driving
SAFE
LAXICON TABLET does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of LAXICON TABLET in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of LAXICON TABLET in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Together with LAXICON TABLET, 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 LAXICON TABLET for more than 1 week, unless prescribed by the doctor, as it leads to dependency on the laxative action to produce a bowel movement.
- Take LAXICON TABLET after 2 hours from other medicines, as it may interfere with the absorption of other medicines.
- A LAXICON TABLET should be preferably taken at bedtime because it requires 6 to 8 hours to show impact.
- LAXICON TABLET may be taken with milk or fruit juice to improve the flavor.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Dioctyl Salt and Emollient Laxative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL
Action Class
Surfactant laxatives/Stool softeners
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking LAXICON TABLET
Once A Day
90%
Thrice A Day
5%
Twice A Day
5%
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Country of origin: India
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