LAXIKEM PLUS SYRUP 170 ML

How LAXIKEM PLUS SYRUP 170 ML Works

• Liquid paraffin is a mineral oil that is not absorbed. It coats the stool and the bowel wall, keeping water in the stool and helping it slide along.
• Magnesium hydroxide is an osmotic laxative. The magnesium stays in the bowel and draws water into it, making stools softer and bulkier. Sodium picosulfate is a stimulant laxative. Bacteria in the colon convert it into its active form, which stimulates the bowel muscle and increases the movement of water into the bowel. The combination acts through three different mechanisms.

Abdominal cramps, wind, bloating, nausea and diarrhoea can occur. Too high a dose can cause diarrhoea with loss of water and salts, leading to dehydration, dizziness or weakness. Liquid paraffin can leak from the anus and irritate the skin, especially with long use. If liquid paraffin is accidentally inhaled, it can cause a type of pneumonia (lipoid pneumonia). This risk is higher in older people, young children and people with swallowing difficulties. Long-term use can reduce absorption of vitamins A, D, E and K. Severe abdominal pain, bleeding, persistent diarrhoea, or a cough or breathlessness after taking the syrup need prompt medical attention.

• Abdominal cramps
• Wind
• Bloating
• Nausea
• Diarrhoea
• Anal seepage

• Keep the bottle tightly closed in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight, and follow the storage instruction printed on the current Alkem pack. Keep it out of the reach of children, and do not use it after the expiry date.

• Shake the bottle before each dose
• Do not take it just before lying down to sleep
• Drink plenty of water
• Eat more fibre, such as whole grains, fruit, vegetables and pulses
• Use it for the shortest time needed
• See a doctor about blood in stools or ongoing change in bowel habit

• No specific food interaction is known. A diet rich in fibre, with enough water, helps prevent constipation. Long-term liquid paraffin use can reduce absorption of fat-soluble vitamins from food.