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All Details About LAXICON TABLET

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about LAXICON TABLET

Description:

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 is taken with or without food preferably at bedtime in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. Tablets should be swallowed whole, do not chew, break or crush them. It is recommended to start with the lowest dose and increase if you need to, but do not exceed the maximum daily dose. Once your bowel movements are regular, you can reduce the dose and usually stop taking it. 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 fibre 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 is abdominal pain. This is usually mild and go away after a couple of days. If they persist, your doctor may suggest ways of preventing or reducing them. Do not take other laxative medicines while taking this medicine and check with your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

You should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. Pregnant women should also consult their doctor before taking this medicine.

Uses:

Constipation

Directions For 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. LAXICON TABLET may be taken with or without food.

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 Laxicon

Abdominal pain

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with LAXICON TABLET. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The safety of LAXICON TABLET during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Available human data suggest that the drug does not pass into breast milk in clinically significant amounts and is unlikely to harm the infant.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether LAXICON TABLET alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited data available on the use of LAXICON TABLET in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited data available on the use of LAXICON TABLET in patients with liver disease.

FAQs:

What is LAXICON TABLET used for?

LAXICON TABLET is used in the treatment of constipation. This medicine absorbs water, which makes the stool soft and easier to pass. It also helps in the easy passage of gas.<br>

Can LAXICON TABLET help with hemorrhoids?

Affirmative, LAXICON TABLET helps reduce pain, swelling, and bleeding associated with hemorrhoids by improving blood circulation and softening stool.<br>

Who should avoid taking LAXICON TABLET?

People should avoid taking LAXICON TABLET if they are allergic to any ingredient of the medicine, or have intestinal obstruction, or severe dehydration. It is advised to consult a doctor if you have kidney disease or other serious health issues.<br>

When should I seek medical advice during LAXICON TABLET treatment?

During LAXICON TABLET treatment, if symptoms worsen, side effects become severe, or if you experience rectal bleeding or severe abdominal pain, contact your doctor promptly.<br>

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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