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Lactihep Plus Oral Emulsion 250ml
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Lactihep Plus Oral Emulsion is a combination medicine used in the treatment of constipation. This medicine absorbs water, hence makes the stool soft and easier to pass. It also helps in the easy passage of gas.
Lactihep Plus Oral Emulsion is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. You should also tell your doctor if you have any liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you.
How Lactihep Plus Oral Emulsion 250ml works
Sodium picosulfate, liquid paraffin and milk of magnesia, which relieves constipation. Sodium picosulfate is a stimulant laxative which increases peristalsis (the wave-like movement of the intestines) to push the stools forward. Liquid paraffin is a lubricant laxative which helps retain water and fat in the stools, while milk of magnesia is an osmotic laxative which works by drawing water into the intestine through osmosis, making the stools soft. Together, they make stools easier to pass.
How To Use Lactihep Plus Oral Emulsion 250ml
- Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Lactihep Plus Oral Emulsion may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Benefits Of Lactihep Plus Oral Emulsion 250ml
- In Treatment of Constipation
Side Effects Of Lactihep Plus Oral Emulsion 250ml
- Diarrhea
- Stomach pain
Safety Advice for Lactihep Plus Oral Emulsion 250ml
- High risk
- Moderate risk
- Safe
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Lactihep Plus Oral Emulsion.
Information regarding the use of Lactihep Plus Oral Emulsion during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Information regarding the use of Lactihep Plus Oral Emulsion during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
It is not known whether Lactihep Plus Oral Emulsion alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Lactihep Plus Oral Emulsion is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Lactihep Plus Oral Emulsion may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Lactihep Plus Oral Emulsion is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Lactihep Plus Oral Emulsion may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
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Written By
Yogesh Patil
M Pharma (Pharmaceutics)
Content Updated on
Saturday, 21 June, 2025
