LAXICON
Brand:
LAXICON
Manufacturer:
STADMED
Manufacturer Details
STADMED
Compositions:
Dioctyl sodium sulphosuccinate (docusate sodium) 100mg tablets ,
Enema- Dioctyl sodium sulphosuccinate (docusate sodium) 0.25 solution ,
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Strength
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Rate
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Packing Style
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100mg
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18.65
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10s tablets
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Enema -0.25% soln
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19.54
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50ml tion
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List of Related Indications:
- Hab.consti.in Abnomn.hernia
List Of Drugs:
- Dioctyl Sod. sulphosuccinate.- @ -Laxatives
Indication Type Description:
Drug Interaction:
Enema and suppositories.
May enhance absorption of laxatives.hence should be given 2 hrs prior.
Adverse Reaction:
Bitter taste,throat irritation,nausea,rash.
Prolonged use may lead to diarrhoea.
Discolours urine and may interfere with urinary diagnostic tests.
Enema and suppositories: Hypersensitivity reaction
Contra-Indications:
Known hypersens.
Spastic constipation,intestinal obstruction.Electrolyte imbalance hypokalaemia in particular.
Special precautions:
Prolonged indiscriminate use may lead to habituation.
Employ lowest effective dose for re-establishment of bowel function.
Prescription and/or supervision by physician required when treatment exceeds 1 mth.,after abdominal surgery, in children below 6 yrs,during pregnancy.
Dosages/ Overdosage Etc:
Indication-
Constipation-
Dosage:
Adults - 50 to 500mg Children( 6 to 12 years)- 40 to 120mg
Children(3 to 6 years)- 20 to 60mg Children(Less than 3)- 10 to 40mg
Patient Information:
Refer- BISACODYL LAXATIVES
