Duphamark Syrup is a type of sugar used to treat constipation. It’s known as a laxative and makes your stool easier to pass by drawing water into your bowel. It is also sometimes used to treat or prevent certain conditions of the brain caused by liver disease.

Uses of Duphamark Solution

Treatment of Constipation
Treatment of Hepatic encephalopathy

Benefits of Duphamark Solution

In Treatment of Constipation

Duphamark Syrup is a laxative that treats constipation by drawing water into the bowels thereby making stools softer and easier to pass. This medicine takes a couple of days to work (up to 3 days). Take it as instructed even it appears not to be working. Talk to your doctor if you are still constipated after 3 days. Constipation is a common problem that can cause significant pain and discomfort. This medicine can relieve discomfort and improve your quality of life. To prevent constipation from happening it may help to eat more high-fiber foods including fruit and vegetables and drink plenty of water.

In Treatment of Hepatic encephalopathy

Hepatic encephalopathy is a severe liver disease that can cause changes in brain function leading to confusion, tremors (shaking), sleep problems, and loss of consciousness. Duphamark Syrup is thought to work by lowering the level of a substance called ammonia in the blood which has harmful effects on the brain. If taken as prescribed, it can improve your brain function and reduce symptoms associated with hepatic encephalopathy.

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Side effects of Duphamark Solution

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Duphamark

Limited data available

How to use Duphamark Solution

Use this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use.

How Duphamark Solution works

Duphamark Syrup works by drawing water into the intestine through osmosis, which makes the stool soft and easier to pass.

Safety advice

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Duphamark Syrup is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Duphamark Syrup is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

No interaction found/established

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

What if you forget to take Duphamark Solution?

If you miss a dose of Duphamark Syrup, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.\n

All substitutes

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

No substitutes found for this medicine

Quick tips

Some healthy tips to prevent constipation from happening:
- Eat more fiber in your diet. Recommended daily intake is 20-35g
- Drink 8-10 glasses of water per day
- Exercise regularly at least 3 times per week
- Do not hold in stool as that can worsen bowel issues
It should preferably be taken at bedtime as it requires 6 to 8 hours to show effect.
It is usually taken once a day as needed for up to 2 weeks. Take it exactly as prescribed by the doctor.
Take it atleast 2 hours after taking other medicines, as it may interfere with the absorption of other medicines.
Inform your doctor if you have a history of stomach disorders such as appendicitis or a blockage in your bowel.
Duphamark Syrup is used in the treatment of constipation and hepatic encephalopathy.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Synthetic Disaccharide

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

GASTRO INTESTINAL

Action Class

Osmotic laxatives/Purgative

Patient concerns

hepatic encephalopathy fro 12 October

Dr. Saurav Arora

Homeopathy

Dear sir as your case is a chronic case it requires long case taking, examination and regular follow up, therefore, please visit a homeopath so that he can examine you and guide you accordingly.

Jaundice liver cirrhosis. Hepatic encephalopathy and ascites not edema with Sodium 107. Can we use tolvaptone?

Dr. Gurpreet Singh

Physician

Sir consult a hepatologist

FAQs

Q. How long does it take for Duphamark Syrup to work?

It takes about 2-3 days to see the benefits of the treatment. Talk to your doctor if you feel constipated even after 3 days of taking Duphamark Syrup.

Q. What is Duphamark Syrup used for?

Duphamark Syrup is used to treat constipation which is presented as infrequent bowel movements, hard and dry stools. It is also used in patients with hepatic encephalopathy which is a serious liver problem causing confusion, tremors and decreased level of consciousness.

Q. Is Duphamark Syrup a laxative?

Yes, Duphamark Syrup is a laxative which softens the stools by pulling in water from the body to the large intestine. It is also used to reduce the amount of ammonia in the blood of patients with liver disease.

Q. What are the side effects of taking Duphamark Syrup?

Duphamark Syrup very commonly causes diarrhea, flatulence, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. Diarrhea and abdominal pain occur due to a high dose. In such cases, the dose should be reduced. Flatulence may occur during the first few days of treatment and may disappear after sometime. This medicine may also cause electrolyte imbalance. However, this is an uncommon side effect.

Q. Is it okay to take Duphamark Syrup every day?

You should take Duphamark Syrup for as long as advised by your doctor. You may also take it for as long as constipation lasts, which may be up to a week. For hepatic encephalopathy, the treatment may be longer, even several months.

Q. Who should not be given Duphamark Syrup?

Duphamark Syrup should not be given to patients who are allergic to it or are intolerant to lactose (cannot process lactose). It should also be avoided in patients having galactosemia, a rare health problem where the body cannot process galactose.

Q. Can I take other laxatives along with Duphamark Syrup?

Usually, one laxative is sufficient to relieve constipation. In case you need more, your doctor may advise you to take one more laxative along with Duphamark Syrup. The risk of side effects is more with two laxatives.

Q. What if I take more than the recommended dose of Duphamark Syrup?

Taking more than the recommended dose of Duphamark Syrup may cause abdominal pain, electrolyte imbalance and diarrhea, which may last for a couple of days.

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Duphamark Syrup

Product introduction

Uses of Duphamark Solution

Benefits of Duphamark Solution

In Treatment of Constipation

In Treatment of Hepatic encephalopathy

Side effects of Duphamark Solution

Common side effects of Duphamark

How to use Duphamark Solution

How Duphamark Solution works

Safety advice

What if you forget to take Duphamark Solution?

All substitutes

Quick tips

Fact Box

Patient concerns

FAQs

Q. How long does it take for Duphamark Syrup to work?

Q. What is Duphamark Syrup used for?

Q. Is Duphamark Syrup a laxative?

Q. What are the side effects of taking Duphamark Syrup?

Q. Is it okay to take Duphamark Syrup every day?

Q. Who should not be given Duphamark Syrup?

Q. Can I take other laxatives along with Duphamark Syrup?

Q. What if I take more than the recommended dose of Duphamark Syrup?

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