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Side effects
How to use
How drug works
Safety advice
Missed dose
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Quick tips
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Release 5mg Oral Solution

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Marketer

Instant Remedies Pvt Ltd

SALT COMPOSITION

Sodium Picosulfate (5mg)

Storage

Store below 30°C

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Product introduction

Release 5mg Oral Solution 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.

Release 5mg Oral Solution 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 Release Oral Solution

Constipation

Benefits of Release Oral Solution

In Constipation

Release 5mg Oral Solution is a laxative that treats constipation by drawing water into the bowels thereby making stools softer and easier to pass. This medicine may take 6 to 12 hours to start working, therefore it is best to take it at bedtime. Take it as instructed even if it seems that it is not working as expected. Talk to your doctor if you are still constipated. Constipation is a common problem that can cause significant pain and discomfort. This medicine can relieve the discomfort and improve your quality of life. To prevent constipation from happening it may help to eat more high-fibre foods including fruit and vegetables and drink plenty of water.

Side effects of Release Oral 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 Release

Abdominal discomfort
Diarrhea
Headache
Increased magnesium level in blood
Abdominal cramp
Dizziness
Abdominal pain

How to use Release Oral Solution

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. Release 5mg Oral Solution may be taken with or without food.

How Release Oral Solution works

Release 5mg Oral Solution 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 Release 5mg Oral Solution. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

UNSAFE

Release 5mg Oral Solution is highly unsafe during pregnancy. It can cause serious harm to the unborn baby, including birth defects and pregnancy loss. Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Release 5mg Oral Solution 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 Release 5mg Oral Solution 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

Release 5mg Oral Solution 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 Release 5mg Oral Solution in patients with liver disease.

What if you forget to take Release Oral Solution?

If you miss a dose of Release 5mg Oral Solution, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

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Quick tips

Together with Release 5mg Oral Solution, 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 Release 5mg Oral Solution 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 Release 5mg Oral Solution after 2 hours from other medicines, as it may interfere with the absorption of other medicines.
Release 5mg Oral Solution should be preferably taken at bedtime because it requires 6 to 8 hours to show impact.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Diphenylmethanes

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

GASTRO INTESTINAL

Action Class

Stimulant Laxatives / Purgatives

Interaction with drugs

Taking Release with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

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Azithromycin (Oral Route) Moderate

Your doctor may monitor your potassium levels closely. Concurrent use may increase the risk of disturbance in heart rhythm.

Levofloxacin (Oral Route) Moderate

Your doctor may monitor your potassium levels closely. Concurrent use may increase the risk of disturbance in heart rhythm.

Chloroquine (Oral Route) Moderate

Your doctor may monitor your potassium levels closely. Concurrent use may increase the risk of disturbance in heart rhythm.

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What is Release 5mg Oral Solution used for?

Release 5mg Oral Solution is used for the short-term relief of occasional constipation. It helps trigger bowel movements by stimulating the intestines.

How quickly does Release 5mg Oral Solution work?

Although the exact onset time may vary, the effect of Release 5mg Oral Solution usually begins within 6 to 12 hours after taking it. That’s why it is often recommended to take it at bedtime.

Is Release 5mg Oral Solution safe for children?

No, Release 5mg Oral Solution is not recommended for children under 12 years of age, unless advised by a doctor.

What are the serious side effects of Release 5mg Oral Solution?

Although rare, serious side effects of Release 5mg Oral Solution 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 Release 5mg Oral Solution?

Individuals should not take Release 5mg Oral Solution 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 Release 5mg Oral Solution daily for constipation?

No, you should not use Release 5mg Oral Solution continuously for more than 5 days without consulting a doctor. Long-term use can harm your gut and cause dehydration.

Does Release 5mg Oral Solution help with weight loss?

No, Release 5mg Oral Solution does not help with weight loss. It only causes water loss through diarrhea, which can be harmful.

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References

Sodium Picosulfate. Guildford, Surrey: SANOFI; 2005 [revised 16 Sep. 2017]. [Accessed 27 Mar 2019] (online) Available from:

Marketer details

Name: Instant Remedies Pvt Ltd

Address: Instant Remedies Pvt. Ltd., Plot No. 177, Industrial Area Phase II, Opposite to Platinum Honda, Industrial Area Phase II, Chandigarh, 160002, India

Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: March, 2026

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