Laxigo 10mg Tablet
Sodium Picosulfate (10mg)
by Tripada Healthcare Pvt Ltd
strip of 10 tablets
About this medicine
Laxigo 10mg Tablet 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. Laxigo 10mg Tablet 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.
Uses
- Treatment of Constipation
Benefits
In treatment of Constipation
Laxigo 10mg Tablet 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.
How it works
Laxigo 10mg Tablet is a laxative. It works by increasing the movement of the intestines, thereby facilitating the passage of stool.
How to use
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. Laxigo 10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Common side effects
- Dizziness
- Abdominal cramp
- Abdominal pain
- Abdominal discomfort
- Diarrhea
- Headache
- Increased magnesium level in blood
Safety advice
- AlcoholUNSAFE
- It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Laxigo 10mg Tablet.
- PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Information regarding the use of Laxigo 10mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
- Breast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Laxigo 10mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
- DrivingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- It is not known whether Laxigo 10mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
- KidneyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- There is limited information available on the use of Laxigo 10mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
- LiverCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- There is limited information available on the use of Laxigo 10mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
If you miss a dose
If you miss a dose of Laxigo 10mg Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
Quick facts
- Chemical Class
- Diphenylmethane Derivative
- Habit Forming
- No
- Therapeutic Class
- Gastro intestinal
Product details
- Manufacturer
- Tripada Healthcare Pvt Ltd
- Salt composition
- Sodium Picosulfate (10mg)
- Pack
- strip of 10 tablets
- Dosage form
- Tablet
- Storage
- Store below 30°C
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The content above is for information only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always consult a registered medical practitioner before starting, stopping or changing any medicine.