Description
| Medicine | |
| Alchohol Interaction | Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor. |
| Pregnancy Interaction | Safelax Powder may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor. |
| Lactation Interaction | No information is available on the use of Safelax Powder during lactation. Please consult your doctor. |
| Common Side Effect | Nausea, Vomiting, Stomach pain, Diarrhoea, Anal irritation. |
| How to Use | Use this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Safelax Powder is to be taken with food. |
| Driving | Safelax Powder does not usually affect your ability to drive. |
| Kidney | Safelax Powder is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Safelax Powder may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. |
| Liver | Safelax Powder is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Safelax Powder may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. |
| Mechanism of action | Safelax Powder is a combination of six medicines: Dimethicone, Polyethylene Glycol, Potassium Chloride, Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Chloride and Safelax Powder6. Dimethicone is an antifoaming medicine which disintegrates gas bubbles and allows easy passage of gas. Polyethylene Glycol is a laxative that works by drawing water into the intestine, making the stools soft and easier to pass. Potassium Chloride, Sodium Bicarbonate and Sodium Chloride are added to balance the fluid levels in your digestive system to further relieve constipation. |
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