Laxatrol 50mg/8.6mg 100 Film Coated Tablets

• Product Description:
  
  Laxatrol™ tablets are a stool softener and stimulant laxatives.


• It works by softening the stool and increasing water content to allow easier passage of the stool.

Product Features:

• Laxatrol is formulated with a unique blend of two active ingredients, sennosides, are known as stimulant laxatives.


• They work by keeping water in the intestines, which helps to cause movement of the intestines, and Docusate sodium, is known as a stool softener.


• It helps increase the amount of water in the stool, making it softer and easier to pass, providing effective relief of constipation

How to use:

Adult:

• 2 to 4 tablets orally daily in divided doses or as a single daily dose preferably in the evening.

Pediatric:

• 2 to 6 years: Up to 1 tablet daily.


• 6 to 12 years: 1 to 2 tablets daily.

Caution & Warnings:

Possible side effects:

• Like all medicines, Laxatrol™ can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Stomach/abdominal pain or cramping, nausea, diarrhea, or weakness may occur.


• If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
  This medication may cause your urine to turn reddish-brown.


• This effect is harmless and will disappear when the medication is stopped.
  Symptoms of overdose may include severe stomach/abdominal pain or cramping, persistent nausea/vomiting/diarrhea.


• If you forget to use Laxatrol™ If your doctor has directed you to take this medication on a regular schedule and you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember.


• If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.


• unless directed by a physician, Docusate-senna should generally not be used for the treatment of chronic constipation for long period greater than one week

Ingredients:

• Laxatrol™ contains the active substances are Docusate Sodium and Sennosides Each film coated tablet contains Docusate Sodium 50mg (as Docusate Sodium 85 % with sodium benzoate 15 %) and Sennosides 8.6mg.