Greatlax L Sugar Free Granules belongs to a group of medicines known as laxatives used to treat constipation. Greatlax L Sugar Free Granules is a combination of two drugs: Ispaghula and Lactitol. Ispaghula is a bulk-forming laxative that increases the amount of water in the stool, making the stool softer and easier to pass. On the other hand, Lactitol is a disaccharide sugar. It breaks down into low-molecular-weight organic acids in the colon, increasing the osmotic pressure. This causes an increase in water content in stools, and stool volume, thereby making the stool softer and easier to pass. Thus, Greatlax L Sugar Free Granules helps provide relief from constipation.

FAQs

How does Greatlax L Sugar Free Granules works?

Greatlax L Sugar Free Granules causes an increase in water content in stools and stool volume, thereby making the stool softer and easier to pass. Thus, providing relief from constipation.

Does Greatlax L Sugar Free Granules cause diarrhoea?

Diarrhoea might occur if Greatlax L Sugar Free Granules is taken in larger doses. Drink lots of fluids and eat fibre-rich food if you experience diarrhoea. If you find blood in stools (tarry stools) or experience excess diarrhoea consult your doctor. Do not take anti-diarrheal medicine on your own.

Is it safe to take Greatlax L Sugar Free Granules for longer durations?

Do not take Greatlax L Sugar Free Granules for more than a week as it might lead to dependency on Greatlax L Sugar Free Granules for a bowel movement. Taking Greatlax L Sugar Free Granules for longer durations might also cause dehydration and imbalance of fluids and salts in the body, affecting the tightness of muscles in the intestine. Consult your doctor if your bowel movement is irregular even after taking Greatlax L Sugar Free Granules for a week.

In which conditions should I stay cautious while using Greatlax L Sugar Free Granules ?

Please let your doctor know if you have a history of stomach or intestinal blockage, appendicitis, swallowing problems, rectal bleeding, diabetes, phenylketonuria and reduced bowel movements before starting Greatlax L Sugar Free Granules .