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Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD

Laxit Syrup is a laxative used to treat constipation. It softens the stools and makes them easier to pass. It is also used to provide relief from heartburn, indigestion, gastritis, acidity, and stomach upset. It contains liquid paraffin, magnesium hydroxide, simethicone, and sodium carboxymethylcellulose. It works by absorbing water into the bowel and making it easy to pass stools. In some cases, this medicine may cause side effects such as loss of appetite, weakness, stomach upset, abdominal discomfort and diarrhoea.

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About Laxit Syrup

Laxit Syrup is a laxative used to treat constipation. It softens the stools and makes them easier to pass. It is also used to provide relief from heartburn, indigestion, gastritis, acidity, and stomach upset.

Laxit Syrup contains liquid paraffin, magnesium hydroxide, simethicone, and sodium carboxymethylcellulose. It works by absorbing water into the bowel and making it easy to pass stools.

Laxit Syrup may cause certain side effects like loss of appetite, weakness, stomach upset, abdominal discomfort and diarrhoea. Talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to any of the components in it. Let your doctor know if you have any history of low phosphate levels, high magnesium levels, or kidney or liver problems. Consult your doctor before using Laxit Syrup if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Uses of Laxit Syrup

Treatment of Constipation

Directions for Use

Syrup/Oral suspension: Shake the bottle well before each use. Take the required quantity of Laxit Syrup using the measuring cup provided by the pack.

Medicinal Benefits

Laxit Syrup is used in treating constipation. It contains liquid paraffin, simethicone, magnesium hydroxide and sodium carboxymethyl cellulose as key ingredients. It works by absorbing water into the bowel and making it easy to pass stools. It also increases intestinal movements. It relieves abdominal pain and discomfort. Please consult your doctor if you feel any persistent discomfort while using this medicine.

How Laxit Syrup Works

Laxit Syrup contains liquid paraffin, magnesium hydroxide, simethicone, and sodium carboxymethylcellulose. It works by absorbing water into the bowel and making it easy to pass stools.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight
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Side Effects of Laxit Syrup

  • Loss of appetite
  • Weakness
  • Diarrhoea
  • Abdominal discomfort

What if I have taken an overdose of Laxit Syrup

If you accidentally take more medicine than your doctor told you to, or if a child has taken some medicine by mistake, contact your doctor or go to your nearest emergency department immediately. An overdose could cause adverse events. Signs and symptoms of overdose may include severe diarrhoea, muscle weakness, shortness of breath, and little or no urination. Consult the doctor even if there are no signs of discomfort.

Drug Warnings

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to any of the components in it. Let your doctor know if you have any history of kidney or liver problems. Consult your doctor before using Laxit Syrup if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Laxit Syrup as it could lead to increased acidity.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Magnesium hydroxideDolutegravir
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Magnesium hydroxideGefitinib
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Drug-Drug Interactions

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Magnesium hydroxideDolutegravir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Laxit Syrup 200 ml:
Taking dolutegravir with Laxit Syrup 200 ml can reduce the effectiveness of dolutegravir.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Dolutegravir and Laxit Syrup 200 ml together can possibly result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by your doctor. In case you experience any unusual side effects, consult a doctor. Do not discontinue using any medications without consulting a doctor.
Magnesium hydroxideGefitinib
Severe
How does the drug interact with Laxit Syrup 200 ml:
Taking gefitinib with Laxit Syrup 200 ml can reduce the effectiveness of gefitinib

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Dolutegravir and Gefitinib together can possibly result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by your doctor. In case you experience any unusual side effects, consult a doctor. Do not discontinue using any medications without consulting a doctor.
Magnesium hydroxidePatiromer calcium
Severe
How does the drug interact with Laxit Syrup 200 ml:
Taking Laxit Syrup 200 ml and Patiromer calcium may reduce the effectiveness of patiromer calcium.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Laxit Syrup 200 ml and Patiromer calcium together can evidently cause an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. However, if you experience nausea, vomiting, lightheadedness, shaking of hands and legs, muscle twitching, numbness or tingling, prolonged muscle spasms, slowed breathing, irregular heartbeat, confusion contact a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Magnesium hydroxideRaltegravir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Laxit Syrup 200 ml:
Taking Laxit Syrup 200 ml with Raltegravir may make the raltegravir less effective.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Laxit Syrup 200 ml with Raltegravir together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symtopms. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Eat a healthy and balanced diet, and make sure you sleep at least 8 hours a day for a speedy recovery.
  • Try to include heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acid-containing food drinks in your daily diet. You can also use low-fat cooking oil like olive oil, soybean oil, canola oil, and coconut oil.
  • Try to fill half your food plate with fruits and veggies. Bananas and yoghurt taken with Laxit Syrup may help protect your gut lining.
  • Prefer more whole foods and grains instead of processed ones. Limiting starch may also help decrease inflammation.
  • Avoid intake of processed foods, foods high in sugar and fat, as these may cause inflammation.
  • Try to avoid alcohol as it can affect your stomach and intestine and limit the absorption of the important nutrients required by your body.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTACIDS
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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid consumption of alcohol while using Laxit Syrup . Alcohol intake leads to increased production of stomach acid, thereby increasing acidity and heartburn.

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Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

Please consult your doctor before using Laxit Syrup if you are pregnant. Your doctor will suggest only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Consult your doctor

If you are breastfeeding, consult your doctor before using Laxit Syrup . Your doctor may prescribe this medicine if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Driving

Caution

It is not known if Laxit Syrup affects your ability to drive. Drive or operate machinery only if you are alert.

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Liver

Consult your doctor

Consult your doctor before using Laxit Syrup if you have a liver disease or any concerns regarding this.

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Kidney

Caution

Consult your doctor before using Laxit Syrup if you have a kidney disease or any concerns regarding this.

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Children

Consult your doctor

Please consult your doctor about using Laxit Syrup in children.

FAQs

Laxit Syrup is used to treat Constipation.
Laxit Syrup works by boosting the amount of water the stool absorbs in the gut, making the stool softer and easier to pass.
Laxit Syrup should not be used for longer unless recommended by a doctor. Speak with your doctor if you do not feel better upon 1-2 weeks of using Laxit Syrup .
Laxit Syrup may sometimes cause diarrhoea. Use this medicine as directed by your doctor to avoid side effects.

Country of origin

INDIA

Manufacturer/Marketer address

162/B/240, Prince Anwar Shah Road, Lake Gardens, Kolkata - 700045
Other Info - LAX0021

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