Description
| Medicine | |
| Alchohol Interaction | Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor. |
| Pregnancy Interaction | Bowell Sachet is probably safe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor. |
| Lactation Interaction | Bowell Sachet is probably safe to use during lactation. \nLimited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby. |
| Expert Advice | Avoid taking a Bowell for more than 1 week, unless prescribed by the doctor, as it leads to dependency on the laxative action to produce a bowel movement. Together with Bowell, fiber rich diet containing whole grain bread and cereals, bran, fruits and green leafy vegetables, is essential to maintain healthy bowel function. A Bowell should preferably be taken at bedtime because it requires 6 to 8 hours to show impact. Notify your doctor if you are on a low-sugar diet because the Bowell contains sugars. Take Bowell after 2 hours from other medicines, as it may interfere with the absorption of other medicines. |
| Common Side Effect | Dehydration. |
| How to Use | Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Empty the granules in a glass of water/milk, stir it and consume immediately. Bowell Sachet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. |
| Driving | Bowell Sachet does not usually affect your ability to drive. |
| Kidney | Bowell Sachet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Bowell Sachet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. |
| Liver | Bowell Sachet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Bowell Sachet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. |
| Mechanism of action | Bowell Sachet works by drawing water into the intestine through osmosis, which makes the stool soft and easier to pass. |
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