Phenolphthalein
Generic medicine reference
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Overview
Phenolphthalein is a diphenylmethane stimulant laxative. Phenolphthalein is used in the treatment of constipation and for bowel evacuation before investigational procedures or surgery.
Indications
Phenolphthalein is primarily indicated in conditions like Bowel evacuation, Constipation.
Contraindications
Phenolphthalein is contraindicated in conditions like Nausea and vomiting, Abdominal pain, Pregnancy, Lactation.
Side Effects
The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Phenolphthalein include Diarrhea, Pulmonary edema, Hypoglycemia, Pancreatitis. The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Phenolphthalein are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Abdominal cramps, Skin Rash, Eruptions, Colic, Erythema multiforme, Epidermal necrolysis.
Warnings
It should not be given to patients with intestinal obstruction or with undiagnosed abdominal symptoms. It should be used with care in patients with inflammatory bowl disease. Prolong use should be avoided. It should be used with caution (if contain tartrazine) in patients with aspirin hypersensitivity, because may cause allergic reactions (including bronchial asthma). Discontinue use if skin eruption occurred.
High Risk Groups
Drug should not be given to Pregnant Mothers. If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Adult Dosage
60 to 200 mg (130 (130)) As recommended. PO —
Child Dosage
No child dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Neonatal Dosage
No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Drug Interactions
Phenolphthalein is known to interact with other drugs, the details of drug interactions is as follows:DrugDetailsSeverityOnsetManagementSulfolaxSulfolax docusate may increase the toxicity of Phenolphthalein by increasing intestinal absorption of the drug. ModerateConcurrent use should be avoided. These interactions are sometimes beneficial and sometimes may pose threats to life. Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required.
Storage
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Available Brands in Pakistan
No brands are recorded for this generic.