Bowelac 3.325gm Syrup

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MRP: ₹ 120
Packing: 200.0 ml in 1 bottle
Salt Combination: Lactulose (3.325gm)
Brand: Durga Pharma
Uses: Constipation,Intestine preparation before any surgery,Treatment of Hepatic encephalopathy

Description

Bowelac 3.325gm Syrup is a type of sugar used to treat constipation
It is known as a laxative and makes your stool easier to pass by drawing water into your bowel
It is also used to treat hepatic encephalopathy (a liver disease causing confusion, tremor, decreased level of consciousness)
Bowelac 3.325gm Syrup can be taken with or without food
You should Take Bowelac 3.325gm Syrup as advised by your doctor
Use this Bowelac 3.325gm Syrup regularly to get the maximum benefit and try to take it at the same time(s) each day
Your dose may go up or down depending on how well it is working
Do not take more than you are advised to and, if you miss a dose, do not take an extra one to make up for it
This medicine takes at least 48 hours to work
Talk to your doctor if you are still constipated after 3 days.
The most common side effects are nausea and vomiting
These are usually mild and go away after a couple of days
Occasionally people develop serious side effects including severe diarrhea and electrolyte imbalance
Talk to your doctor straight away if you notice any of these.
Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have diabetes or if you are unable to digest milk sugar (lactose intolerant)
If you Use this Bowelac 3.325gm Syrup over a long period of time, your doctor may want you to have occasional blood tests to check the mineral levels (e.g
potassium and sodium)
Do not take other laxative medicines while taking this medicine and check with your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Cautions

Liver:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Bowelac 3.325gm Syrup is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Bowelac 3.325gm Syrup may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Bowelac 3.325gm Syrup is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Bowelac 3.325gm Syrup may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Driving:	SAFE: Bowelac 3.325gm Syrup does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Breast feeding:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Bowelac 3.325gm Syrup is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Pregnency:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Bowelac 3.325gm Syrup is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Alcohol:	SAFE: Consuming alcohol with Bowelac 3.325gm Syrup does not cause any harmful side effects.
Drug Action:	Osmotic Laxatives / Purgatives
Therapeutic class:	GASTRO INTESTINAL
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	Synthetic Disaccharide

Uses of Bowelac 3.325gm Syrup

In Treatment of Hepatic encephalopathy Hepatic encephalopathy is a severe liver disease that can cause changes in brain function leading to confusion, tremors (shaking), sleep problems, and loss of consciousness
Bowelac 3.325gm Syrup is thought to work by lowering the level of a substance called ammonia in the blood which has harmful effects on the brain
If taken as prescribed, it can improve your brain function and reduce symptoms associated with hepatic encephalopathy.