Product introduction
Soften 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.
Soften 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.
Side effects of Soften 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 Soften
- Dizziness
- Abdominal cramp
- Abdominal pain
- Abdominal discomfort
- Diarrhea
- Headache
- Increased magnesium level in blood
How to use Soften 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. Soften 5mg Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Soften Syrup works
Soften 5mg Syrup is a laxative. It works by increasing the movement of the intestines, thereby facilitating the passage of stool.
Safety advice
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Soften 5mg Syrup.
PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Soften 5mg Syrup during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Soften 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.
DrivingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Soften 5mg Syrup alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
KidneyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Soften 5mg Syrup in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
There is limited information available on the use of Soften 5mg Syrup in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Soften Syrup?
If you miss a dose of Soften 5mg Syrup, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Soften 5mg Syrup
₹69.0/Syrup
₹146.5/syrup
112% costlier
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Diphenylmethane Derivative
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL
Action Class
Stimulant Laxatives / Purgatives
Interaction with drugs
Taking Soften with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
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.
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.
Patient concerns
Anal fissure post pregnancy. The constipation is in control but I doubt because of stool pace it is impacting the skin surface there& leading to rupture. Surgeon says operation is last solution but should be healed by having soft stool. Any advice
Dr. Megha Tuli
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Take a high fiber diet and also take lactose for a while to soften the stools.
For hair growth and soften the skin black scars due to pimples
Dr. Aanchal Maheshwari
Ayurveda
On scars apply miniscar cream daily, for hairs , use bhringraj oil and use shyamala shampoo.
Which medicine is good for soften the tools for pediatric?
Dr. Gopal Bansilal Samdani
Paediatrics
Please consult child Dr. will take detail history and will examine your child in Please consult Dr. will take detail history and will examine your child in detail. may ask you for lab test on blood urine stool etc. All information will be used to determine exact underlying cause of problem. Depending upon cause will prescribe you treatment may ask you for lab test on blood urine stool etc. All information will be used to determine exact underlying cause of problem. Depending upon cause will prescribe you treatment.Docusate is a stool softener.
my daughter is 1yr 6 months old she have constipation problem from birth time she have been given many medicines like laxopeg, sorbiline etc now i am trying home remedy early morning empty stomach i give her raisins water she was doing well but now from 3 days again she is going through this problem please give tell me some medicine or home remedy
Dr. Rahul Yadav
Paediatrics
Hello, constipation is very troublesome in children. Please increase intake of water and fluids to drink. Also increasing sugar content in diet will help soften the stools. Watch for foods like Maida, banana that sometimes cause constipation.
Suffering from anal fissure but dere is no bleeding only painful stool passing and feeling sentivity and pain whole day
Dr. Pushkar Mani
Physician
Syrup Duphalac 15 ml in night for 2 week , this medicine is only to soften your stool , so that you don't get pain while stool passingPlz consult surgeon for permanent fissure problem
Feeling some blood in stool from last two days.infact stool is harder than normal routine.
Dr. Sarthak Chakravarty
Physician
It is because of hard stools there is bleeding. Eat food with more fibers like oats, barley etc. Fruits like banana. Take mom plus syrup 1 tea spoon at night to soften stool. If not available take duphalac syrup 5ml at night
My hairs are very harsh and rough. I want to soften them and make them silky . Can i get a home method to do so
Dr. Deepak Kumar Soni
Ayurveda
http://www.1mgayush.com/AyurvedicComboPacks/products/STOP_HAIR_FALLING_COMBO_PACK/Standard
Sir, I have pimples on my face 6 to 7 years back.From then small tiny holes are left on my face.Can you suggest me any soaps or medicines to soften of skin on face
Dr. Aanchal Maheshwari
Ayurveda
apply tender coconut water with cotton swab daily, at night do massage with almond oil
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