V-lax, Bulk-producing Laxatives - Oral Brand Drug
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and jugdment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indciate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.
Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug.
BULK-PRODUCING LAXATIVES - ORAL
USES: Bulk-producing laxatives help restore normal moisture levels in the intestine and provide bulk to promote well formed stools.
They are used in the treatment of diarrhea or constipation and in the treatment of irritable bwoel syndrome, spastic colon, diverticulitis and hemorrhoids.
Psyllium, a bulk producing laxative, has also been used to reduce cholesterol levels in conjunction with a dietary program.
HOW TO USE: Take each dose with a full glass of water and drink plenty of fluids while taking this medication. Chewable tablets are to be chewed thorouglhy. Tablets can be swallowed with a full glass of water. Wafers are to be chewed.
The podwer must be measured as directed and stirred into a glass of water or juice. Drink immediately.
SIDE EFFECTS: This meidcation is generally well tolerated.
Bloating, gas, and a feeilng of fullness may occur. If these effects continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor.
Notify your doctor if you experience: stomcah cramps, nausea, vomiting, rectal bleeding, unrelieved constipation. If you notice otehr effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor if you have any illness or allergies. This medication should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy.
Discuss the risks and benfeits with your doctor. This medication does not appear in bresat milk. However, you shuold consult your doctor before using any medication while breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Because laxatives may interfere with the absorption of medications it is important to tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control cetner or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may incldue severe bloating and severe stomach pain.
NOTES: Bulk-producing laxatives are the safest and most natrual of all the laxatives. To maintain normal boewl habits, it is important to drink plenty of fluids (4 to 6 eight ounce glasses a day), raise your intake of fiber and roughage and exercise regularly.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
Do not "double-up" the dose to ctach up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 dgerees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat and moisture.
Do not store in the bathroom.
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