Docusate (100mg)
Laxicon SG Capsule is taken with or without food preferably at bedtime in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. Tablets should be swallowed whole, do not chew, break or crush them. It is recommended to start with the lowest dose and increase if you need to, but do not exceed the maximum daily dose. Once your bowel movements are regular, you can reduce the dose and usually stop taking it. You should not use this medicine for more than a few days unless your doctor tells you to. Some lifestyle changes can help with constipation, for example eating more fibre in foods such as fruit, vegetables and cereals, drinking plenty of fluids and taking regular exercise.The most common side effects of taking this medicine is abdominal pain. This is usually mild and go away after a couple of days. If they persist, your doctor may suggest ways of preventing or reducing them. Do not take other laxative medicines while taking this medicine and check with your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.You should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. Pregnant women should also consult their doctor before taking this medicine.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about themCommon side effects of Laxicon
10 capsules
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Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Laxicon SG Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Docusate is a laxative that works by increasing the amount of water the stool absorbs in the gut, making the stool softer and easier to pass..
Related Warnings
Consuming alcohol with Laxicon SG Capsule does not cause any harmful side effects.
Information regarding the use of Laxicon SG Capsule during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Laxicon SG Capsule is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Laxicon SG Capsule does not usually affect your ability to drive.
There is limited information available on the use of Laxicon SG Capsule in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
There is limited information available on the use of Laxicon SG Capsule in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
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