Isablac Powder

Description

Isablac Powder is a combination medicine used in the treatment of constipation. It works by softening the stools, thus helps in the easy passage of stools. Isablac Powder is taken with 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. The most common side effects are flatulence and stomach pain. These are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. Lifestyle modifications like having fiber-rich diet, increase fluid intake and regular exercise can help you to get better results.

Introduction

In Constipation Isablac Powder helps to stimulate bowel movements. It increases the movement of the intestines, this helps empty your bowels and relieve constipation. It relieves the pain and discomfort caused due to constipation and improves your quality of life. Eat more high-fiber foods including fruit and vegetables and drink plenty of water to prevent constipation from happening.

Benefits

Isablac Powder is a combination of two medicines: Lactulose and ispaghula which relieve constipation. They work by different mechanisms to absorb water into the intestine and make the stool soft and easier to pass.

How to use

Use this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Isablac Powder is to be taken with food.

Safety Advice

- Alcohol : SAFE - Consuming alcohol with Isablac Powder does not cause any harmful side effects. - Pregnancy : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Isablac Powder 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. - Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Isablac Powder is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. - Driving : SAFE - Isablac Powder does not usually affect your ability to drive. - Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Isablac Powder is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Isablac Powder may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. - Liver : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Isablac Powder is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Isablac Powder may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.