Laxofit

Composition for Laxofit Products

Laxofit Products are primarily used for

Constipation, Intestine preparation before any surgery

About Laxofit Products

Uses of Laxofit Products

Lactitol is used in constipation and intestine preparation before any surgery.

Laxofit Products side effects

Common

Side Effects of Laxofit are Abdominal distension, Diarrhea, Flatulence, Upper respiratory tract infection, Increased creatine phosphokinase (CPK) level in blood, High blood pressure.

How Laxofit Products work

Lactitol works by drawing water into the intestine through osmosis, which makes the stool soft and easier to pass.

Patient Concerns about Laxofit Products

Frequently asked questions about Laxofit Products

Frequently asked questions about Lactitol

Q. How long does it take for Laxofit Syrup to work?
It takes about 2-3 days to see the benefits of the treatment. Talk to your doctor if you feel constipated even after 3 days of taking Laxofit Syrup.
Q. What is Laxofit Syrup used for?
Laxofit Syrup is used to treat constipation which is presented as infrequent bowel movements, hard and dry stools. It is also used in patients with hepatic encephalopathy (serious liver problem causing confusion, tremors and decreased level of consciousness).
Q. Is Laxofit Syrup a laxative?
Yes, Laxofit Syrup is a laxative which softens the stools by pulling in water from the body to the large intestine. It is also used to reduce the amount of ammonia in the blood of patients with liver disease.
Q. What are the side effects of taking Laxofit Syrup?
Laxofit Syrup very commonly causes diarrhea, flatulence, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. Diarrhea and abdominal pain occur due to high dose and dose should be reduced in such cases. Flatulence may occur during the first few days of treatment and may disappear after sometime. This medicine may also cause electrolyte imbalance. However, this is an uncommon side effect.
Q. Is it okay to take Laxofit Syrup every day?
You should take Laxofit Syrup for as long as advised by your doctor. You may also take it for as long as constipation lasts, which may be upto a week. For hepatic encephalopathy, the treatment may be longer, may be several months.
Q. Who should not be given Laxofit Syrup?
Laxofit Syrup should not be given to patients who are allergic to it or are intolerant to lactose (cannot process lactose). It should also be avoided in patients having galactosemia, a rare health problem where body cannot process galactose.
Q. Can I take other laxatives along with Laxofit Syrup?
Usually one laxative is sufficient to relieve constipation. In case you need it, your doctor may advise you to take one more laxative along with Laxofit Syrup. The risk of side effects is more with 2 laxatives.
Q. What if I take more than the recommended dose of Laxofit Syrup?
Taking more than the recommended dose of Laxofit Syrup may cause abdominal pain, electrolyte imbalance and diarrhea, which may last for a couple of days.

Products for Laxofit

Laxofit Syrup
bottle of 170 ml Syrup
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199
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Laxofit Syrup
bottle of 100 ml Syrup
MRP
99
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