Lacflow Syrup Sugar Free 200.0 ml in 1 bottle

All Details About Lacflow Syrup Sugar Free

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Lacflow Syrup Sugar Free

Description:

Lacflow Syrup Sugar Free is a type of sugar that is used to treat constipation. It works by drawing water into the intestine, which makes the stool softer and easier to pass. It may also be used in the treatment and prevention of hepatic encephalopathy.

Lacflow Syrup Sugar Free should be taken as advised by your doctor. It may be taken with or without food. You should take the amount your doctor's advice, and you can mix it with water or fruit juice if you prefer. Employ this medicine regularly to get the most benefit and try to take it at the same time(s) each day. Your dose may go up or down depending on how well it’s working. Don’t take more than you’re advised to and, if you miss a dose, don’t take an extra one to make up for it. Lacflow Syrup Sugar Free takes at least 48 hours to work. Communicate to your doctor if you’re still constipated after three days.

The most common side effects are nausea and vomiting. These are usually mild and go away after a couple of days. You may also feel (or be) sick. You can help avoid the side effects by drinking plenty of fluids, taking your medicine between meals. Occasionally people develop serious side effects including severe stomach pain, severe diarrhea, mood changes and seizures. Communicate to your doctor straight away if you notice any of these.

Earlier taking Lacflow Syrup Sugar Free, you should tell your doctor if you have diabetes or if you’re unable to digest milk sugar (lactose intolerant). If you use this medicine over a long period of time, your doctor may want you to have occasional blood tests to check the mineral levels (e.g. potassium and sodium). Don’t take other laxative medicines while taking this medicine and check with your doctor if you’re pregnant or breastfeeding.

Uses:

Constipation
Intestine preparation before any surgery
Treatment and prevention of Hepatic encephalopathy

Directions For Use:

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. Lacflow Syrup Sugar Free may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects:

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

Ordinary side effects of Lacflow

Flatulence
Abdominal distension
Cramps

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Lacflow Syrup Sugar Free. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Lacflow Syrup Sugar Free is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Lacflow Syrup Sugar Free is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

SAFE

Lacflow Syrup Sugar Free does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Lacflow Syrup Sugar Free in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Lacflow Syrup Sugar Free in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

FAQs:

How long does it take for Lacflow Syrup Sugar Free to work?

It takes about 2-3 days to see the benefits of the treatment. Communicate to your doctor if you feel constipated even after 3 days of taking Lacflow Syrup Sugar Free.

What is Lacflow Syrup Sugar Free used for?

Lacflow Syrup Sugar Free is used to treat constipation which is presented as infrequent bowel movements, hard and dry stools. It is also used in patients with hepatic encephalopathy (serious liver problem causing confusion, tremors and decreased level of consciousness).

Is Lacflow Syrup Sugar Free a laxative?

Affirmative, Lacflow Syrup Sugar Free is a laxative which softens the stools by pulling in water from the body to the large intestine. It is also used to reduce the amount of ammonia in the blood of patients with liver disease.

What are the side effects of taking Lacflow Syrup Sugar Free?

Lacflow Syrup Sugar Free very commonly causes diarrhea, flatulence, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. Diarrhea and abdominal pain occur due to high dose and dose should be reduced in such cases. Flatulence may occur during the first few days of treatment and may disappear after sometime. This medicine may also cause electrolyte imbalance. However, this is an uncommon side effect.

Is it okay to take Lacflow Syrup Sugar Free every day?

You should take Lacflow Syrup Sugar Free for as long as advised by your doctor. You may also take it for as long as constipation lasts, which may be upto a week. For hepatic encephalopathy, the treatment may be longer, may be several months.

Who should not be given Lacflow Syrup Sugar Free?

Lacflow Syrup Sugar Free should not be given to patients who are allergic to it or are intolerant to lactose (cannot process lactose). It should also be avoided in patients having galactosemia, a rare health problem where body cannot process galactose.

Can I take other laxatives along with Lacflow Syrup Sugar Free?

Usually one laxative is sufficient to relieve constipation. In case you need it, your doctor may advise you to take one more laxative along with Lacflow Syrup Sugar Free. The risk of side effects is more with 2 laxatives.

What if I take more than the recommended dose of Lacflow Syrup Sugar Free?

Taking more than the recommended dose of Lacflow Syrup Sugar Free may cause abdominal pain, electrolyte imbalance and diarrhea, which may last for a couple of days.

Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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