Phalax Laxative
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Product introduction
Phalax Laxative is a medicine used to treat constipation. It is a laxative and helps you empty your bowels. It works by increasing movement in the intestine and provides relief from constipation.
Phalax Laxative should be taken in a dose as advised by your doctor. Take it at a fixed time at night. 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 fiber 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 are nausea, vomiting, hypermagnesemia, dizziness, and headache. These are usually mild and go away after a couple of days. If they persist, your doctor may suggest ways of preventing or reducing them.
Before using this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have a blockage in your bowel, an upset stomach, or if your bowel movements have been different for more than two weeks.
Uses of Phalax Syrup
Benefits of Phalax Syrup
In Treatment of Constipation
Constipation can cause pain, bloating, and discomfort, and relieving it can help improve daily comfort and overall quality of life. Phalax Laxative is a laxative that helps make bowel movements easier by improving stool passage and relieving discomfort caused by hard or infrequent stools. Along with treatment, drinking enough water and eating fiber-rich foods such as fruits and vegetables may help prevent constipation from coming back.
Side effects of Phalax Syrup
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 Phalax
- Abdominal discomfort
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal cramp
- Headache
- Increased magnesium level in blood
- Dizziness
- Abdominal pain
How to use Phalax Syrup
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Phalax Laxative may be taken with or without food.
How Phalax Syrup works
Phalax Laxative is a laxative. It works by increasing the movement of the intestines, thereby facilitating the passage of stool.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Phalax Laxative. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Phalax Laxative is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies do not indicate harmful effects. However, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Phalax Laxative may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Phalax Laxative alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney
CAUTION
Phalax Laxative should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited data available on the use of Phalax Laxative in patients with liver disease.
What if you forget to take Phalax Syrup?
If you miss a dose of Phalax Laxative, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- Together with Phalax Laxative, taking a 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 Phalax Laxative 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 Phalax Laxative after 2 hours from other medicines, as it may interfere with the absorption of other medicines.
- Phalax Laxative should preferably be taken at bedtime because it requires 6 to 8 hours to show impact.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Diphenylmethanes
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL
Action Class
Stimulant Laxatives / Purgatives
Interaction with drugs
Taking Phalax with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Your doctor may regularly monitor your blood potassium levels during the simultaneous use of these medicines and adjust doses accordingly if necessary.
Concurrent use may increase
Your doctor may monitor your potassium levels closely.
Concurrent use may increase the risk of disturbance in heart rhythm.
Your doctor may monitor your potassium levels closely.
Concurrent use may increase the risk of disturbance in heart rhythm.
Your doctor may monitor your potassium levels closely.
Concurrent use may increase the risk of disturbance in heart rhythm.
Your doctor may monitor your potassium levels closely.
Concurrent use may increase the risk of disturbance in heart rhythm.
Patient concerns
FAQs
What is Phalax Laxative used for?
Phalax Laxative is used for the short-term relief of occasional constipation. It helps trigger bowel movements by stimulating the intestines.
How quickly does Phalax Laxative work?
Although the exact onset time may vary, the effect of Phalax Laxative usually begins within 6 to 12 hours after taking it. That’s why it is often recommended to take it at bedtime.
Is Phalax Laxative safe for children?
No, Phalax Laxative is not recommended for children under 12 years of age, unless advised by a doctor.
What are the serious side effects of Phalax Laxative?
Although rare, serious side effects of Phalax Laxative include dizziness or fainting (especially due to dehydration), severe stomach pain, electrolyte imbalance (low potassium), and allergic reactions like swelling or rash. If you experience any of these symptoms, stop the medicine and seek medical advice.
Who should not take Phalax Laxative?
Individuals should not take Phalax Laxative if they have a blocked bowel or severe stomach pain, are dehydrated, have inflammatory bowel disease, are allergic to any ingredient in the medicine, or have hereditary fructose intolerance.
Can I take Phalax Laxative daily for constipation?
No, you should not use Phalax Laxative continuously for more than 5 days without consulting a doctor. Long-term use can harm your gut and cause dehydration.
Does Phalax Laxative help with weight loss?
No, Phalax Laxative does not help with weight loss. It only causes water loss through diarrhea, which can be harmful.
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Name: Pharos Pharmaceuticals
Address: 115 - A, Badal Colony, Chandigarh, Ambala Highway, Zirakpur - Punjab - 140603
Country of origin: India
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