Befalax 5mg Syrup
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Product introduction
Befalax 5mg Syrup 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.
Befalax 5mg Syrup 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, upset stomach or your bowel movements have been different for more than two weeks.
Uses of Befalax Syrup
Side effects of Befalax 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 Befalax
- Dizziness
- Abdominal cramp
- Abdominal pain
- Abdominal discomfort
- Diarrhea
- Headache
- Increased magnesium level in blood
How to use Befalax 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. Befalax 5mg Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Befalax Syrup works
Befalax 5mg Syrup is a laxative. It works by increasing the movement of the intestines, thereby facilitating the passage of stool.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Befalax 5mg Syrup.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Befalax 5mg Syrup during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Befalax 5mg Syrup is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Befalax 5mg Syrup alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Befalax 5mg Syrup in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Befalax 5mg Syrup in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Befalax Syrup?
If you miss a dose of Befalax 5mg Syrup, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- Together with Befalax 5mg Syrup, 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 Befalax 5mg Syrup 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 Befalax 5mg Syrup after 2 hours from other medicines, as it may interfere with the absorption of other medicines.
- Befalax 5mg Syrup should be preferably taken at bedtime because it requires 6 to 8 hours to show impact.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Diphenylmethane Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL
Action Class
Stimulant Laxatives / Purgatives
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Marketer details
Name: Befam Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Address: 166, C I T Road, Kankurgachi, Kankurgachi, Kolkata, West Bengal 700054
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: February, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Befalax 5mg Syrup. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
Expires on or after: February, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Befalax 5mg Syrup. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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Email ID: [email protected]Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
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