Laxopeg Sachet 17 gm

Laxopeg Sachet 17 gm belongs to the group of medicines called osmotic laxatives used to treat occasional constipation. Constipation refers to infrequent bowel movements in which the stools are often dry, hard and painful to pass. Constipation occurs when the normal muscle contractions in the large intestine slow down, which causes the incomplete elimination of stools from the body.

Laxopeg Sachet 17 gm contains ‘Polyethylene glycol’, which causes the water to retain in the stools, thereby stimulating bowel movement. It increases the number of bowel movements, softens the stools and makes it easier to pass. Thereby, Laxopeg Sachet 17 gm helps in providing relief from constipation. 

Take Laxopeg Sachet 17 gm as advised. In some cases, you may experience certain common side-effects such as bloating, gas, nausea, and abdominal pain/cramps. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Consult a doctor before giving Laxopeg Sachet 17 gm to children. Do not take Laxopeg Sachet 17 gm for more than a week as it might cause dependency on Laxopeg Sachet 17 gm for a bowel movement. Talk to your doctor if you notice any sudden changes in bowel habits that persist for over two weeks. Consult your doctor before taking Laxopeg Sachet 17 gm if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. 

Laxopeg Sachet 17 gm belongs to the group of medicines called osmotic laxatives used to treat occasional constipation. Laxopeg Sachet 17 gm causes the water to retain in the stools, thereby stimulates bowel movement. It increases the number of bowel movements, softens the stools and makes it easier to pass. Thereby, Laxopeg Sachet 17 gm helps in providing relief from constipation. 

• Abdominal pain/cramps
• Bloating
• Gas
• Nausea

Do not take Laxopeg Sachet 17 gm if you are allergic to any of its components. Inform your doctor if you have a bowel obstruction, irritable bowel syndrome, anorexia, or kidney disease. Consult a doctor before giving Laxopeg Sachet 17 gm to children. Do not take Laxopeg Sachet 17 gm for more than a week as it might cause dependency on Laxopeg Sachet 17 gm for a bowel movement; talk to your doctor if constipation lasts for more than a week. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Stop using Laxopeg Sachet 17 gm and consult a doctor if you have severe diarrhoea, rectal bleeding, bloody stools, or if the side effects (nausea, abdominal cramps, bloating) get worse, as those might be an indication of a serious condition. Talk to your doctor if you notice any sudden changes in bowel habits that persist for over two weeks.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Laxopeg Sachet 17 gm may interact with diuretics (furosemide) and bronchodilator (albuterol).

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have a bowel obstruction, inflammatory bowel syndrome, intestinal obstruction disorder, GI obstruction/perforation, anorexia, or kidney disease.

• FUROSEMIDE
• ALBUTEROL

• Try maintaining a balanced diet that includes fresh fruits and vegetables.
• Stay hydrated, and drink enough water and fluids.
• Exercise regularly and stay fit.
• Get enough sleep.
• Try making time to empty your bowels whenever the body tells you to.
• Eat food rich in fibre, such as whole-wheat bread, oatmeal, flaxseed, nuts, beans, lentils, fruits (berries, apples, oranges, bananas, pears, figs) and vegetables (broccoli, spinach, sweet potatoes, avocados).

• Laxopeg Sachet 17 gm might be habit-forming. Therefore, do not take larger doses or for a longer duration than recommended by the doctor.

Constipation: It refers to infrequent bowel movements. The stools are often dry, painful and hard to pass. Constipation is a condition in which the person has fewer than three bowel movements in a week. However, bowel patterns may vary from person to person. Symptoms include bloating, abdominal pain, and feeling as if the bowel movement is incomplete. Constipation occurs when the muscle contractions in the large intestine slow down, which causes the incomplete elimination of stools from the body. Constipation could be associated with a sudden change of diet, a diet with less fibre, not drinking enough liquids, lack of exercise, loss of tone of the bowel muscles in older people, or having to stay in bed for a longer duration.