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Fibrolac Syrup 200 ml Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

LACTITOL-10GM

Uses:

Constipation, Liver encephalopathy

Medicinal Benefits:

Fibrolac Syrup 200 ml belongs to the group of medicines called laxatives used to treat constipation. Additionally, Fibrolac Syrup 200 ml is also used to prevent hepatic encephalopathy (decrease in brain function due to liver disease). Fibrolac Syrup 200 ml contains Lactitol (laxative). Lactitol is a disaccharide sugar. It works by breaking down into low-molecular-weight organic acids in the colon, which increases the osmotic pressure. This causes an increase in water content in stools, and stool volume, thereby makes the stool softer and more comfortable to pass and provides relief from constipation. In patients with hepatic encephalopathy, lactitol lowers the colon pH, thereby suppresses the absorption of unionized ammonia and other toxins. It also enhances nitrogen excretion through feces. 

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Fibrolac Syrup 200 ml works by breaking down into low-molecular-weight organic acids in the colon, which increases the osmotic pressure. This causes an increase in water content in stools, and stool volume, thereby makes the stool softer and easier to pass and provides relief from constipation.

Do not take Fibrolac Syrup 200 ml with antacid and anti-bacterial medicines as it may cause decreased efficacy.

In patients with hepatic encephalopathy, lactitol lowers the colon pH, thereby suppresses the absorption of unionized ammonia and other toxins. It also enhances nitrogen excretion through faeces.

Diarrhoea might occur if Fibrolac Syrup 200 ml is taken in larger doses. Drink lots of fluids and eat food rich in fibre if you experience diarrhoea. If you find blood in stools (tarry stools) or if you experience excess diarrhoea consult your doctor. Do not take anti-diarrheal medicine on your own.

Do not take Fibrolac Syrup 200 ml for more than a week as it might lead to dependency on Fibrolac Syrup 200 ml for a bowel movement. Taking Fibrolac Syrup 200 ml 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 Fibrolac Syrup 200 ml for a week, consult your doctor.