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About Gitok Husk Powder Orange Sugar Free

Gitok Husk Powder Orange Sugar Free belongs to the class of medicines called laxatives used to treat constipation. Constipation refers to infrequent bowel movements in which the stools are often dry, painful, and hard to pass. Constipation occurs when the normal muscle contractions in the large intestine slow down, which causes the incomplete elimination of the bowel from the body. Symptoms include bloating, abdominal pain, and feeling as if the bowel movement is incomplete.

Gitok Husk Powder Orange Sugar Free contains Ispaghula and Lactitol. Ispaghula is a bulk-forming laxative that works by increasing the amount of water in the stool, making the stool softer and easier to pass. Lactitol is a disaccharide sugar. It 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 making the stool softer and easier to pass. Thus, Gitok Husk Powder Orange Sugar Free provides relief from constipation.

Take Gitok Husk Powder Orange Sugar Free as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Gitok Husk Powder Orange Sugar Free for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. 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.

Drink plenty of fluids (at least 6-8 glasses) while taking Gitok Husk Powder Orange Sugar Free. Consult your doctor before taking Gitok Husk Powder Orange Sugar Free if you are pregnant or breastfeeding; your doctor will prescribe you Gitok Husk Powder Orange Sugar Free only if the benefits outweigh the risks. Inform your doctor if there is no bowel movement or if you find rectal bleeding after taking Gitok Husk Powder Orange Sugar Free. Do not take Gitok Husk Powder Orange Sugar Free for more than a week as it might cause dependency on Gitok Husk Powder Orange Sugar Free for a bowel movement.

Uses of Gitok Husk Powder Orange Sugar Free

Treatment of Constipation

Medicinal Benefits

Gitok Husk Powder Orange Sugar Free belongs to a group of medicines known as laxatives used to treat constipation. Gitok Husk Powder Orange Sugar Free 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, Gitok Husk Powder Orange Sugar Free helps provide relief from constipation.

Side Effects of Gitok Husk Powder Orange Sugar Free

  • Bloating
  • Stomach cramps
  • Flatulence (gas)

Directions for Use

Granules: Empty the granules in a glass of water/milk, stir it and consume immediately. Syrup: Take the prescribed dose by mouth using the measuring cup provided by the pack.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

Do not take Gitok Husk Powder Orange Sugar Free if you are allergic to any of its contents. Consult your doctor before taking Gitok Husk Powder Orange Sugar Free if you are pregnant or breastfeeding; your doctor will prescribe you Gitok Husk Powder Orange Sugar Free only if the benefits outweigh the risks. Regularly monitor serum electrolytes, blood lactose, and blood glucose levels while taking Gitok Husk Powder Orange Sugar Free. Talk to your doctor if there is no bowel movement or if you find rectal bleeding after taking Gitok Husk Powder Orange Sugar Free. Do not take Gitok Husk Powder Orange Sugar Free if you have an ileostomy, colostomy, 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 Gitok Husk Powder Orange Sugar Free for more than a week as it may cause dependency on Gitok Husk Powder Orange Sugar Free for a bowel movement.

Therapeutic Class

LAXATIVES

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Gitok Husk Powder Orange Sugar Free may have Interaction with antibiotic medicines (e.g. neomycin, tetracycline), cardiac glycoside medicines (e.g. digitalis), anti-fungal medicines (e.g. amphotericin B), corticosteroid medicines (e.g. hydrocortisone), and thiazide diuretic medicines (e.g. chlorothiazide, indapamide), and medicines used to treat ulcers (e.g. carbenoxolone),

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Gitok Husk Powder Orange Sugar Free may have interactions with intestinal obstruction disorder, ileostomy, colostomy, and galactosemia (galactose indigestion disorder).

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • NEOMYCIN
  • TETRACYCLINE
  • DIGITALIS
  • AMPHOTERICIN B
  • HYDROCORTISONE
  • CHLOROTHIAZIDE
  • INDAPAMIDE
  • CARBENOXOLONE

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Try maintaining a balanced diet that includes fresh fruits and vegetables.
  • Stay hydrated, drink enough water and fluids.
  • Exercise regularly, and stay fit.
  • Get enough sleep.
  • Try to make time 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).

Habit Forming

No

What if I have taken an overdose of Gitok Husk Powder Orange Sugar Free

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Gitok Husk Powder Orange Sugar Free as it may cause overdose. If you suspect you have taken overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Special Advise

  • Maintain adequate fluid intake while taking Gitok Husk Powder Orange Sugar Free.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Constipation: It refers to infrequent bowel movements. The stools are often dry, painful, and hard to pass. Constipation is a condition in which the person has fewer than three bowel movements in a week. 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 normal muscle contractions in the large intestine slow down, which causes the incomplete elimination of the bowel from the body. Constipation could be associated with a sudden change of diet, a diet with less fibre, not drinking enough liquids, and lack of exercise.

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Alcohol

Caution

The interaction of alcohol with Gitok Husk Powder Orange Sugar Free is unknown. Please seek medical advice from your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Please consult your doctor before taking Gitok Husk Powder Orange Sugar Free if you are pregnant; your doctor will prescribe you Gitok Husk Powder Orange Sugar Free if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

It is not known whether Gitok Husk Powder Orange Sugar Free passes into the mother’s milk. Please consult your doctor before taking Gitok Husk Powder Orange Sugar Free if you are breastfeeding; your doctor will prescribe you Gitok Husk Powder Orange Sugar Free if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

Gitok Husk Powder Orange Sugar Free has negligible influence on your ability to drive.

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Liver

Safe if prescribed

Gitok Husk Powder Orange Sugar Free is safe to use if prescribed by the doctor. Please seek medical advice from your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Kidney

Safe if prescribed

Gitok Husk Powder Orange Sugar Free is safe to use if prescribed by the doctor. Please seek medical advice from your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Children

Caution

Gitok Husk Powder Orange Sugar Free should not be given to children below 12 years of age as the safety and effectiveness were not established.

Country of origin

India
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FAQs

Gitok Husk Powder Orange Sugar Free belongs to the class of medicines called laxatives used to treat constipation. Constipation refers to infrequent bowel movements in which the stools are often dry, painful, and hard to pass.
Gitok Husk Powder Orange Sugar Free 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.
Diarrhoea might occur if Gitok Husk Powder Orange Sugar Free 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.
Do not take Gitok Husk Powder Orange Sugar Free for more than a week as it might lead to dependency on Gitok Husk Powder Orange Sugar Free for a bowel movement. Taking Gitok Husk Powder Orange Sugar Free 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 Gitok Husk Powder Orange Sugar Free for a week.
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 Gitok Husk Powder Orange Sugar Free.

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