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Download Granules 180 gm

Download Granules 180 gm

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Manufacturer/Marketer

Tablets India Ltd

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Jan-25

About Download Granules

Download Granules is a laxative that is used to treat constipation. Constipation refers to infrequent bowel movements in which the stools are often dry, painful, and hard to pass.

Download Granules is a combination of two drugs; Ispaghula husk and Lactitol. Ispaghula husk is a bulk-forming laxative that increases the amount of water in the stool, making the stool softer and easier to pass. It can absorb 14 times more water than its weight. Therefore, drink plenty of water while taking Ispaghula. 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 and relieving constipation.  

Take Download Granules as prescribed by your doctor. Try to take the Download Granules  at a fixed time for the best results. Depending on your medical conditions, you are advised to take Download Granules for as long as your doctor prescribes it. You may experience certain common side effects in some cases, such as abdominal distension, cramps, and flatulence (gas). Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Download Granules for as long as your doctor has prescribed. Drink plenty of fluids (at least 6-8 glasses) while taking Download Granules . Consult your doctor before taking Download Granules if you are pregnant or breastfeeding; your doctor will prescribe you Download Granules only if the benefits outweigh the risks. Inform your doctor if there is no bowel movement or if you find rectal bleeding after taking Download Granules . Do not take Download Granules for more than a week as it might cause dependency on Download Granules for a bowel movement.

Uses of Download Granules

Treatment of Constipation

Medicinal Benefits

Download Granules belongs to a group of medicines known as laxatives used to treat constipation. Download 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 and stool volume, making the stool softer and easier to pass. It can absorb 14 times more water than its weight. Therefore, drink plenty of water while taking Ispaghula husk. 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, making the stool softer and easier to pass and relieving constipation.

Directions for Use

Check the label for directions before use. Mix the powder/granules in water, mix well and drink immediately.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Download Granules

  • Bloating
  • Stomach cramp
  • Flatulence (gas)

Drug Warnings

Do not take Download Granules if you are allergic to any of its contents. Consult your doctor before taking Download Granules if you are pregnant or breastfeeding; your doctor will prescribe you Download Granules only if the benefits outweigh the risks. Do not take Download Granules in case of ileostomy or colostomy. Regularly monitor serum electrolytes, blood lactose, and blood glucose levels while taking Download Granules . Talk to your doctor if there is no bowel movement or if you find rectal bleeding after taking Download Granules . Do not take Download Granules if you have galactosemia (galactose indigestion disorder), intestinal obstruction, unexplained abdominal pain, or bleeding. Inform your doctor if you have diabetes or if you have to undergo a colonoscopy. Do not take Download Granules for more than a week as it may cause dependency on Download Granules for a bowel movement.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Download Granules may have interaction with an antibiotic (neomycin, tetracycline), cardiac glycoside (digitalis), a drug used to treat ulcers (carbenoxolone), anti-fungal (amphotericin B), corticosteroids, and thiazide diuretics.

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Download Granules may interact with intestinal obstruction disorder, ileostomy, colostomy, and galactosemia (galactose indigestion disorder).

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • NEOMYCIN
  • TETRACYCLINE
  • DIGITALIS
  • CARBENOXOLONE
  • AMPHOTERICIN B

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Try maintaining a balanced diet that includes fresh fruits and vegetables.
  • Stay hydrated, and drink enough water and fluids.
  • Exercise regularly, and stay fit.
  • Get enough sleep.
  • Try to empty your bowels whenever the body tells you to.
  • Eat fibre-rich foods such as whole-wheat bread, oatmeal, flaxseed, nuts, beans, lentils, fruits (berries, apples, oranges, bananas, pears, figs), and vegetables (broccoli, spinach, sweet potatoes, avocados).

Special Advise

  • Maintain adequate fluid intake while taking Download Granules .

Disease/Condition Glossary

Constipation: It refers to infrequent bowel movements. The stools are often dry, painful, and hard to pass. Constipation is when the person has fewer than three bowel movements weekly. However, bowel patterns may vary from person to person. Symptoms include bloating, abdominal pain, and feeling as if the bowel movement is incomplete. Constipation occurs when the muscle contractions in the large intestine slow down, which causes incomplete bowel elimination from the body. Constipation could be associated with a sudden change of diet, a diet with less fibre, not drinking enough liquids, and a lack of exercise.

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Alcohol

Caution

The interaction of alcohol with Download Granules is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol while using Download Granules .

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Pregnancy

Caution

Please consult your doctor before taking Download Granules if you are pregnant, and your doctor will prescribe you Download Granules if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

It is not known whether the Download Granules passes into the mother’s milk. Please consult your doctor before taking Download Granules if you are breastfeeding; your doctor will prescribe you Download Granules if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

Download Granules has negligible influence on your ability to drive.

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Liver

Safe if prescribed

Download Granules is safe to use if prescribed by the doctor. Please consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns.

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Kidney

Safe if prescribed

Download Granules is safe to use if prescribed by the doctor. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns.

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Children

Caution

Download Granules should not be given to children below 12 years of age as the safety and effectiveness were not established.

Country of origin

INDIA

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Tablets (India) Limited, “Jhaver Centre”, 72 Marshalls Road, Chennai 600 008.
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FAQs

Download Granules belongs to the group of medicines called laxatives used to treat constipation.
Download Granules contains Ispaghula and Lactitol. Ispaghula works by absorbing water and makes the stool soft and bulky and easier to pass. Lactitol works by breaking down into low-molecular-weight organic acids in the colon, which increases the osmotic pressure. This causes an increase in water content in stools, and stool volume, thereby makes the stool softer and easier to pass and provides relief from constipation.
Diarrhoea might occur if Download Granules is taken in larger doses. Drink lots of fluids and eat fibre-rich food if you experience diarrhoea. If you find blood in your stools (tarry stools) or if you experience excess diarrhoea, consult your doctor. Do not take anti-diarrheal medicine on your own.
Do not take Download Granules for more than a week as it might lead to dependency on Download Granules for a bowel movement. Taking Download Granules for longer durations might also cause dehydration imbalance of fluids and salts in the body which can affect the tightness of muscles in the intestine. If your bowel movement is irregular even after taking Download Granules for a week, consult your doctor.
Take Download Granules as advised by your doctor. Add 3 dry teaspoonful of granules to a glass of water. Stir briskly and consume immediately. Follow it up with a glass of water.
Download Granules is contraindicated in patients with known allergy to any of its ingredients. Also, it should be avoided in patients with intestinal obstruction or chronic constipation.
Store Download Granules at room temperature protected from moisture. Close the lid tightly after use. Keep it out of reach of children.
The side effects of Download Granules include bloating, flatulence (gas) and stomach cramps. If these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

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