Constipac Plus Sugar Free Mint Flavour Syrup Substitute
Uses:
Constipation
Medicinal Benefits:
Constipac Plus Sugar Free Mint Flavour Syrup belongs to the group of medicines called laxatives used to treat constipation associated with piles, anal fissure, hernia, cardiovascular disorder, endoscopy, bowel clearance before radioscopy, pre/post-operative conditions, elderly and bed-ridden patients. Constipac Plus Sugar Free Mint Flavour Syrup is a combination of three drugs: Sodium picosulphate, magnesium hydroxide, and liquid paraffin. Sodium picosulphate is a stimulant laxative that prevents the absorption of water in the colonic lumen and stimulates the colon's propulsive activity, thereby promoting water accumulation. Magnesium hydroxide is an osmotic laxative that increases the osmotic gradient in the gut by drawing the water into the intestine, thereby helping in bowel evacuation. Liquid paraffin is a lubricant which works by lubricating the bowels and softens the stools. Together, Constipac Plus Sugar Free Mint Flavour Syrup helps in providing relief from constipation.
Constipac Plus Sugar Free Mint Flavour Syrup contains Sodium picosulphate, magnesium hydroxide and liquid paraffin. Sodium picosulphate works by preventing the absorption of water in the colonic lumen and stimulating the colon's propulsive activity, thereby promoting water accumulation. Magnesium hydroxide works by increasing the osmotic gradient in the gut by drawing the water into the intestine, thereby helps in bowel evacuation. Liquid paraffin works by lubricating the bowels and softening the stools. Together, Constipac Plus Sugar Free Mint Flavour Syrup helps in providing relief from constipation.
Do not take Constipac Plus Sugar Free Mint Flavour Syrup for more than a week unless prescribed by the doctor as it might lead to dependency on Constipac Plus Sugar Free Mint Flavour Syrup for a bowel movement. Taking Constipac Plus Sugar Free Mint Flavour Syrup for longer durations might also cause dehydration, imbalance of fluids and salts in the body, affecting the tightness of muscles in the intestine. If your bowel movement is irregular even after taking Constipac Plus Sugar Free Mint Flavour Syrup for a week, consult your doctor.
Constipac Plus Sugar Free Mint Flavour Syrup does not help with weight loss. It does not reduce the absorption of calories or nutrients. Constipac Plus Sugar Free Mint Flavour Syrup may cause dehydration which feels like weight loss. Drink enough liquids to prevent dehydration.
Consult your doctor before taking Constipac Plus Sugar Free Mint Flavour Syrup with other medicines as Constipac Plus Sugar Free Mint Flavour Syrup may increase the rate of gastrointestinal transit, and this may affect the absorption of other orally administered medicines given simultaneously.
Overuse or prolonged use of Constipac Plus Sugar Free Mint Flavour Syrup may cause dehydration. Severe dehydration may cause weakness, tremors, fainting, and blurry vision. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience these symptoms. Drink enough fluids to avoid dehydration.
Diarrhoea might occur if Constipac Plus Sugar Free Mint Flavour Syrup is taken in larger doses. Drink lots of fluids and eat non-spicy food if you experience diarrhoea. If you find blood in stools (tarry stools) or experience severe diarrhoea consult your doctor. Do not take anti-diarrheal medicine on your own.