PRODUCT DETAILS

About Laxapot Powder

ISPAGHULA+LACTITOL belongs to the class of medicines called laxatives used to treat constipation. Constipation refers to infrequent bowel movements in which the stools are often dry, painful, and hard to pass. Constipation occurs when the normal muscle contractions in the large intestine slow down, which causes the incomplete elimination of the bowel from the body. Symptoms include bloating, abdominal pain, and feeling as if the bowel movement is incomplete.

Uses of Laxapot Powder

Constipation

Medicinal Benefits of Laxapot Powder

ISPAGHULA+LACTITOL belongs to a group of medicines known as laxatives used to treat constipation. ISPAGHULA+LACTITOL is a combination of two drugs: Ispaghula and Lactitol. Ispaghula is a bulk-forming laxative that increases the amount of water in the stool, making the stool softer and easier to pass. On the other hand, Lactitol is a disaccharide sugar. It breaks down into low-molecular-weight organic acids in the colon, increasing the osmotic pressure. This causes an increase in water content in stools, and stool volume, thereby making the stool softer and easier to pass. Thus, ISPAGHULA+LACTITOL helps provide relief from constipation.

Directions for Use

Granules: Empty the granules in a glass of water/milk, stir it and consume immediately. Syrup: Take the prescribed dose by mouth using the measuring cup provided by the pack.

Side Effects of Laxapot Powder

• Bloating
• Stomach cramps
• Flatulence (gas)

Similar Drugs

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Do not take ISPAGHULA+LACTITOL if you are allergic to any of its contents. Consult your doctor before taking ISPAGHULA+LACTITOL if you are pregnant or breastfeeding; your doctor will prescribe you ISPAGHULA+LACTITOL only if the benefits outweigh the risks. Regularly monitor serum electrolytes, blood lactose, and blood glucose levels while taking ISPAGHULA+LACTITOL. Talk to your doctor if there is no bowel movement or if you find rectal bleeding after taking ISPAGHULA+LACTITOL. Do not take ISPAGHULA+LACTITOL if you have an ileostomy, colostomy, galactosemia (galactose indigestion disorder), intestinal obstruction, unexplained abdominal pain, or bleeding. Inform your doctor if you have diabetes or if you have to undergo a colonoscopy. Do not take ISPAGHULA+LACTITOL for more than a week as it may cause dependency on ISPAGHULA+LACTITOL for a bowel movement.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

 ISPAGHULA+LACTITOL may have Interaction with antibiotic medicines (e.g. neomycin, tetracycline), cardiac glycoside medicines (e.g. digitalis), anti-fungal medicines (e.g. amphotericin B), corticosteroid medicines (e.g. hydrocortisone), and thiazide diuretic medicines (e.g. chlorothiazide, indapamide), and medicines used to treat ulcers (e.g. carbenoxolone),

Drug-Disease Interaction:

ISPAGHULA+LACTITOL may have interactions with intestinal obstruction disorder, ileostomy, colostomy, and galactosemia (galactose indigestion disorder).

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

• The interaction of alcohol with ISPAGHULA+LACTITOL is unknown. Please seek medical advice from your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this.

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PREGNANCY

• Please consult your doctor before taking ISPAGHULA+LACTITOL if you are pregnant; your doctor will prescribe you ISPAGHULA+LACTITOL if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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BREAST FEEDING

• It is not known whether ISPAGHULA+LACTITOL passes into the mother’s milk. Please consult your doctor before taking ISPAGHULA+LACTITOL if you are breastfeeding; your doctor will prescribe you ISPAGHULA+LACTITOL if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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DRIVING

• ISPAGHULA+LACTITOL has negligible influence on your ability to drive.

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LIVER

• ISPAGHULA+LACTITOL is safe to use if prescribed by the doctor. Please seek medical advice from your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.

KIDNEY

• ISPAGHULA+LACTITOL is safe to use if prescribed by the doctor. Please seek medical advice from your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.