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LAXICON TABLET

SALT COMPOSITION
Storage
Store below 30°C

Product introduction

LAXICON TABLET is used to treat constipation. It is known as a laxative and makes your stool easier to pass by drawing water into your bowel.

LAXICON TABLET is taken with or without food preferably at bedtime in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. Tablets should be swallowed whole, do not chew, break or crush them. It is recommended to start with the lowest dose and increase if you need to, but do not exceed the maximum daily dose. Once your bowel movements are regular, you can reduce the dose and usually stop taking it. You should not use this medicine for more than a few days unless your doctor tells you to. Some lifestyle changes can help with constipation, for example eating more fibre in foods such as fruit, vegetables and cereals, drinking plenty of fluids and taking regular exercise.

The most common side effects of taking this medicine is abdominal pain. This is usually mild and go away after a couple of days. If they persist, your doctor may suggest ways of preventing or reducing them. Do not take other laxative medicines while taking this medicine and check with your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

You should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. Pregnant women should also consult their doctor before taking this medicine.

Uses of Laxicon Tablet

Benefits of Laxicon Tablet

In Constipation

LAXICON TABLET helps to soften stools and helps in their passing out. Softening of stools increases the movement of the intestines, this helps empty your bowels and relieve constipation. It relieves the pain and discomfort caused due to constipation and improves your quality of life. Eat more high-fiber foods including fruit and vegetables and drink plenty of water to prevent constipation from happening.

Side effects of Laxicon Tablet

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 Laxicon

  • Abdominal pain

How to use Laxicon Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. LAXICON TABLET may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Laxicon Tablet works

Docusate is a laxative that works by increasing the amount of water the stool absorbs in the gut, making the stool softer and easier to pass.
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Safety advice

Alcohol
SAFE
Consuming alcohol with LAXICON TABLET does not cause any harmful side effects.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of LAXICON TABLET during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
LAXICON TABLET is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Driving
SAFE
LAXICON TABLET does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of LAXICON TABLET in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of LAXICON TABLET in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Laxicon Tablet?

If you miss a dose of LAXICON TABLET, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular 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

  • Together with LAXICON TABLET, fiber rich diet containing whole grain bread and cereals, bran, fruits and green leafy vegetables, is essential to maintain healthy bowel function.
  • Avoid taking a LAXICON TABLET for more than 1 week, unless prescribed by the doctor, as it leads to dependency on the laxative action to produce a bowel movement. 
  • Take LAXICON TABLET after 2 hours from other medicines, as it may interfere with the absorption of other medicines.
  • A LAXICON TABLET should be preferably taken at bedtime because it requires 6 to 8 hours to show impact.
  • LAXICON TABLET may be taken with milk or fruit juice to improve the flavor. 

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Dioctyl Salt and Emollient Laxative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL
Action Class
Surfactant laxatives/Stool softeners

Patient concerns

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Suffering from anal itching # Pruritus ani
Dr. Ankur Kumar Tanwar
Ayurveda
Is suffer from constipation
1.5 month paignant.visit with BT Nw filling pain on belly.why this pain is she feeling. My wife filling pain on lower abdomen
Dr. Sonu Balhara Ahlawat
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Does she have constipation
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References

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