Gudlax-Plus Laxative Peppermint Sugar Free is a combination medicine used in the treatment of constipation. This medicine absorbs water, hence makes the stool soft and easier to pass. It also helps in easy passage of gas.
Gudlax-Plus Laxative Peppermint Sugar Free is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
The most common side effects are diarrhea, and stomach pain. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any side effects. Lifestyle modifications like having a fiber rich diet, increase fluid intake and regular exercise can help you to get better results.
Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. You should also tell your doctor if you have any liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you.
USES OF GUDLAX-PLUS ORAL SUSPENSION
Constipation
SIDE EFFECTS OF GUDLAX-PLUS ORAL SUSPENSION
Common
Diarrhea
Stomach pain
HOW TO COPE WITH SIDE EFFECTS?
The occurrence of side effects varies from person to person. The following are a few ways of dealing with some of the common side effects. However, consult your doctor if these persist.
Coping with Diarrhea
Keep up your intake of fluids and electrolytes (sugars and salts) to avoid getting dehydrated. Eat less fiber (avoid raw fruits, fruit juice and vegetables). Talk to your doctor about possible medication to manage diarrhea. Ask about reducing the dosage of your drug or other suitable treatments.
Coping with Stomach pain
Try?to get plenty of rest and relax. Putting?a?heat pad or covered hot?water bottle on your?stomach?may relieve the stomach pain. It may help if you eat and drink slowly and have smaller and more frequent meals. Reduce your intake of coffee, tea and alcohol as these can make the pain worse. If you are in a lot?of pain, speak?to your doctor about possible medication. Your doctor may be able to prescribe some over-the-counter medicines to help reduce the pain.
HOW TO USE GUDLAX-PLUS ORAL SUSPENSION
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. Gudlax-Plus Laxative Peppermint Sugar Free may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
HOW GUDLAX-PLUS ORAL SUSPENSION WORKS
Gudlax-Plus Laxative Peppermint Sugar Free is a combination of three laxatives: Sodium picosulfate, liquid paraffin and milk of magnesia, which relieves constipation. Sodium picosulfate is a stimulant laxative which increases peristalsis (the wave-like movement of the intestines) to push the stools forward. Liquid paraffin is a lubricant laxative which helps retain water and fat in the stools, while milk of magnesia is an osmotic laxative which works by drawing water into the intestine through osmosis, making the stools soft. Together, they make stools easier to pass.
SAFETY ADVICE
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Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Gudlax-Plus Laxative Peppermint Sugar Free.
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Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Gudlax-Plus Laxative Peppermint Sugar Free during pregnancy is unavailable. Please consult your doctor.
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Breastfeeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Gudlax-Plus Laxative Peppermint Sugar Free during breastfeeding is unavailable. Please consult your doctor.
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Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Gudlax-Plus Laxative Peppermint Sugar Free alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
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Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Gudlax-Plus Laxative Peppermint Sugar Free is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Gudlax-Plus Laxative Peppermint Sugar Free may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
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Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Gudlax-Plus Laxative Peppermint Sugar Free is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Gudlax-Plus Laxative Peppermint Sugar Free may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
