Looz Enema Mini 100ml

by Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Lactulose (20% w/v)

₹173₹156

10% off
Looz Enema Mini 100ml

Introduction to Looz Enema Mini 100ml

Looz Enema Mini 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).

Looz Enema Mini is given as an enema in patients who are hospitalized or are unable to take it by mouth. 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 medicine 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.

Safety Advice for Looz Enema Mini 100ml

  • High risk
  • Moderate risk
  • Safe
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Looz Enema Mini 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.

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Looz Enema Mini is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

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Looz Enema Mini is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Looz Enema Mini may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

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Looz Enema Mini is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Looz Enema Mini may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

How Looz Enema Mini 100ml works

Looz Enema Mini works by drawing water into the intestine through osmosis, which makes the stool soft and easier to pass.

How To Use Looz Enema Mini 100ml

  • Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.

Benefits Of Looz Enema Mini 100ml

  • In Treatment of Constipation
  • In Treatment of Hepatic encephalopathy

Side Effects Of Looz Enema Mini 100ml

  • Abdominal pain
  • Diarrhea
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Application site irritation

FAQ's on Looz Enema Mini 100ml

Can I take other laxatives along with Looz?

Usually, one laxative is sufficient to relieve constipation. In case you need more, your doctor may advise you to take one more laxative along with Looz. The risk of side effects is more with two laxatives.

What if I take more than the recommended dose of Looz?

Taking more than the recommended dose of Looz may cause abdominal pain, electrolyte imbalance and diarrhea, which may last for a couple of days.

What is Looz used for?

Looz is used to treat constipation which is presented as infrequent bowel movements, hard and dry stools. It is also used in patients with hepatic encephalopathy which is a serious liver problem causing confusion, tremors and decreased level of consciousness.

What are the side effects of taking Looz?

Looz very commonly causes diarrhea, flatulence, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. Diarrhea and abdominal pain occur due to a high dose. In such cases, the dose should be reduced. Flatulence may occur during the first few days of treatment and may disappear after sometime. This medicine may also cause electrolyte imbalance. However, this is an uncommon side effect.

Who should not be given Looz?

Looz should not be given to patients who are allergic to it or are intolerant to lactose (cannot process lactose). It should also be avoided in patients having galactosemia, a rare health problem where the body cannot process galactose.

Is it okay to take Looz every day?

You should take Looz for as long as advised by your doctor. You may also take it for as long as constipation lasts, which may be up to a week. For hepatic encephalopathy, the treatment may be longer, even several months.

Is Looz a laxative?

Yes, Looz is a laxative which softens the stools by pulling in water from the body to the large intestine. It is also used to reduce the amount of ammonia in the blood of patients with liver disease.

Looz Enema Mini 100ml

by Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Lactulose (20% w/v)

₹173₹156

10% off
Looz Enema Mini 100ml

Looz Enema Mini 100ml

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