Iglax Suspension is safe if you use it for a prescribed duration and dose as recommended by your doctor. In case of any side effects, consult your doctor.

Q. Is Iglax Suspension a stimulant laxative?

Yes, Iglax Suspension belongs to a group of medicines known as stimulant laxatives which increase bowel movements. Iglax Suspension is used for recent or long-term constipation. It can also be used to clear the bowels before surgery, labor or radiological investigation.

Q. Is Iglax Suspension habit forming?

Iglax Suspension can be habit-forming. Long-term use can make your body depend on the laxative for regular bowel movements, damage the bowel, cause malnutrition, and problems with the amounts of water and salts in your body. Do not use this medicine for longer than directed by your doctor. If your constipation keeps returning, consult your doctor.

Q. Is Iglax Suspension effective?

Yes, Iglax Suspension is effective if used for an approved indication at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.

Q. Can I take Iglax Suspension for constipation?

Iglax Suspension is used for the treatment of recent or long-term constipation. Iglax Suspension can also be used to clear the bowels before surgery, labor or radiological investigation. Iglax Suspension belongs to a group of medicines known as stimulant laxatives. Stimulant laxatives increase bowel movements, thus help in relieving constipation.

Q. Can I take Iglax Suspension with senna?

Iglax Suspension and senna both belong to a group of medicines called laxatives. However, no drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two, this does not mean that interactions cannot occur. Therefore, please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can the use of Iglax Suspension help lose weight?

Iglax Suspension does not cause weight loss. Please consult your doctor in case you experience weight loss while taking Iglax Suspension or if you need treatment for weight management.

Q. Does Iglax Suspension cause diarrhea?

Diarrhea is a common side effect of Iglax Suspension. Please consult your doctor if you experience intolerable diarrhea with Iglax Suspension.

Q. Does Iglax Suspension cause cramping?

Abdominal cramps or pain is a common side effect of Iglax Suspension. Please consult your doctor if you experience cramps while taking Iglax Suspension.

Information last updated by Dr. Varun Gupta, MD Pharmacology on 8th Nov 2024.
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