Sulfolax
Generic medicine reference
Overview
Sulfolax is a stool softener. It makes bowel movements softer and easier to pass. Sulfolax is used to treat or prevent constipation, and to reduce pain or rectal damage caused by hard stools or by straining during bowel movements.
Indications
Sulfolax is primarily indicated in conditions like Constipation, and can also be given in adjunctive therapy as an alternative drug of choice in Surgery.
Contraindications
Sulfolax is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity to the drug.
Side Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Sulfolax, which give rise to further complications include Dehydration, Loss of electrolyte. The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Sulfolax are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Diarrhea, Colic.
Warnings
While taking stool softeners (sulfolax), Do not take aspirin (unless prescribed by doctor) or mineral oil. It should be used with extreme caution during pregnancy or lactation.
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
5 to 10 mg (7.5 (7.5)) 24 hourly PO —
Child Dosage
0.166 to 0.33 mg/kg (0.25 (0.248)) 24 hourly Oral — Dose for 2---10 yrs of children
Neonatal Dosage
No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Drug Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Sulfolax was found.
Storage
No storage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Available Brands in Pakistan
No active brands are currently recorded for this generic.
For educational purposes only. Check current guidelines and consult a qualified healthcare professional before making clinical decisions.