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.

Uses of Soften Syrup

Treatment of Constipation

Benefits of Soften Syrup

In Treatment of Constipation

Soften 5mg Syrup 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 discomfort and improve your quality of life. To prevent constipation from happening it may help to eat more high-fiber foods including fruit and vegetables and drink plenty of water.

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

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Soften 5mg Syrup.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Soften 5mg Syrup during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT 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.

Driving

CONSULT 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.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Soften 5mg Syrup in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

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.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Soften 5mg Syrup

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Well On 5mg Syrup

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Pacilax 5mg Syrup

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Quick tips

Together with Soften 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 Soften 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 Soften 5mg Syrup after 2 hours from other medicines, as it may interfere with the absorption of other medicines.
Soften 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

Therapeutic Class

GASTRO INTESTINAL

Action Class

Stimulant laxatives/purgative

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.

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