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Alpicno 5mg/5ml Syrup Substitute

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Uses:

Constipation

Medicinal Benefits:

Alpicno 5mg/5ml Syrup belongs to the group of medicines called laxatives used to treat constipation associated with piles, anal fissure, hernia, cardiovascular disorder, endoscopy, bowel clearance before radioscopy, pre/post-operative conditions, elderly and bed-ridden patients. Alpicno 5mg/5ml Syrup consists of Sodium picosulphate that is a stimulant laxative, prevents the absorption of water in the colonic lumen and stimulates the colon's propulsive activity, thereby promoting water accumulation

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Alpicno 5mg/5ml Syrup consists of Sodium picosulphate that is a stimulant laxative, prevents the absorption of water in the colonic lumen and stimulates the colon's propulsive activity, thereby promoting water accumulation

Do not take Alpicno 5mg/5ml Syrup for more than a week as it might lead to dependency on Alpicno 5mg/5ml Syrup for a bowel movement. Taking Alpicno 5mg/5ml Syrup for longer durations might also cause dehydration, imbalance of fluids and salts in the body, affecting the tightness of muscles in the intestine. If your bowel movement is irregular even after taking Alpicno 5mg/5ml Syrup for a week, consult your doctor.

Alpicno 5mg/5ml Syrup does not help with weight loss. It does not reduce the absorption of calories or nutrients. Alpicno 5mg/5ml Syrup may cause dehydration which feels like weight loss. Drink enough liquids to prevent dehydration.

Consult your doctor before taking Alpicno 5mg/5ml Syrup with other medicines as Alpicno 5mg/5ml Syrup may increase the rate of gastrointestinal transit, and this may affect the absorption of other orally administered medicines given simultaneously.

Overuse or prolonged use of Alpicno 5mg/5ml Syrup may cause dehydration. Severe dehydration may cause weakness, tremors, fainting, and blurry vision. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience these symptoms. Drink enough fluids to avoid dehydration.

Diarrhea might occur if Alpicno 5mg/5ml Syrup is taken in larger doses. Drink lots of fluids and eat food rich in fiber if you experience diarrhea. If you find blood in stools (tarry stools) or experience excess diarrhea consult your doctor. Do not take anti-diarrheal medicine on your own.

Constipation happens when the normal actions of muscle in the large intestine get slowed down, which means the waste part (stools) did not get easily eliminated from the body.