Laxol Side effects

• Side effects of Laxol in details
• Laxol contraindications
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What are the possible side effects of Laxol?

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction to Laxol: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using this medicine and call your doctor at once if you have:

• pounding heartbeats or fluttering in your chest;

• a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out;

• rectal bleeding or irritation;

• numbness or a rash around your rectum;

• vomiting, severe diarrhea or stomach cramps; or

• continued constipation, or no bowel movement.

Common Laxol side effects may include:

• dizziness, weakness;

• gas, bloating, mild diarrhea;

• rectal irritation; or

• sweating.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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Side effects (in more detail)

Side effects of Laxol in details

Stomach pain, diarrhea, or cramping may occur. Irritated throat (with liquid or syrup forms) may also occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

If your doctor has directed you to use this medication, remember that he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

Tell your doctor right away if this unlikely but serious side effect occurs: rectal bleeding.

A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction may include: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.

This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

In the US -

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/medwatch.

In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.

What is the most important information I should know about Laxol?

• The risk of loss of normal bowel function may be greater if you take Laxol in high doses or for a long time. Do NOT take more than the recommended dose or use for longer than prescribed without checking with your doctor.
• If your symptoms do not get better within 1 week or if they get worse, check with your doctor.
• Check with your doctor if you do not have a bowel movement or if you have rectal bleeding after using Laxol.
• Do not take Laxol with other laxatives or stool softeners, unless directed by your doctor.
• Do not use Laxol if you experience stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, or rectal bleeding, except under the direction of your doctor.
• If you notice a sudden change in bowel movements that lasts for 2 weeks or more, check with your doctor.
• Check with your doctor before using Laxol in CHILDREN.
• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Laxol while you are pregnant. It is not known if Laxol is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Laxol, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.

Laxol contraindications

Pseudomembranous colitis caused by antibiotic use; acute diarrhea associated with organisms that penetrate intestinal wall (eg, toxigenic Escherichia coli, Salmonella, Shigella ); conditions in which constipation should be avoided; bloody diarrhea; fever; acute ulcerative colitis (potential for toxic megacolon).

References

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2. DTP/NCI. "lactulose: The NCI Development Therapeutics Program (DTP) provides services and resources to the academic and private-sector research communities worldwide to facilitate the discovery and development of new cancer therapeutic agents.". https://dtp.cancer.gov/dtpstandard/s... (accessed September 17, 2018).
3. European Chemicals Agency - ECHA. "lactulose: The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) is an agency of the European Union which is the driving force among regulatory authorities in implementing the EU's groundbreaking chemicals legislation for the benefit of human health and the environment as well as for innovation and competitiveness.". https://echa.europa.eu/ (accessed September 17, 2018).

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Information checked by Dr. Sachin Kumar, MD Pharmacology