Powerlex Oral Suspension is a combination medicine used in the treatment of constipation. This medicine absorbs water, hence makes the stool soft and easier to pass. It also helps in the easy passage of gas.

Powerlex Oral Suspension is a combination of stimulant, surfactant, and osmotic laxative medicines.

Uses of Powerlex Oral Suspension

Treatment of Constipation

Benefits of Powerlex Oral Suspension

In Treatment of Constipation

Powerlex Oral Suspension acts a laxative that helps treat constipation (infrequent bowel movements and hard, dry stools). It works by drawing water into your bowels and making your stools softer and easier to pass. Powerlex Oral Suspension also increases the movement of intestines which helps empty your bowels easily. Powerlex Oral Suspension reduces the pain and discomfort and improves your quality of life.
Powerlex Oral Suspension might take 1-2 days to work. Take Powerlex Oral Suspension as instructed and do not stop without consulting your doctor. To prevent constipation it is advisable to eat more high-fibre foods including fruit and vegetables and drink plenty of water.

Side effects of Powerlex Oral Suspension

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Powerlex

Diarrhea
Stomach pain

How to use Powerlex Oral Suspension

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Powerlex Oral Suspension may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Powerlex Oral Suspension works

Sodium picosulfate, liquid paraffin and milk of magnesia, which relieves constipation. Sodium picosulfate is a stimulant laxative which increases peristalsis (the wave-like movement of the intestines) to push the stools forward. Liquid paraffin is a lubricant laxative which helps retain water and fat in the stools, while milk of magnesia is an osmotic laxative which works by drawing water into the intestine through osmosis, making the stools soft. Together, they make stools easier to pass.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Powerlex Oral Suspension.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Powerlex Oral Suspension during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Powerlex Oral Suspension during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Powerlex Oral Suspension alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Powerlex Oral Suspension is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Powerlex Oral Suspension may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Powerlex Oral Suspension is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Powerlex Oral Suspension may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Powerlex Oral Suspension

₹110.0/Oral Suspension

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₹99/oral suspension

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₹120/oral suspension

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Evalex P Oral Suspension Sugar Free

₹125/oral suspension

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Creemarest Plus Oral Suspension

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₹110/oral suspension

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Quick tips

You have been prescribed Powerlex Oral Suspension for the treatment of constipation.
Some healthy tips to prevent constipation from happening:
- Eat more fiber in your diet. Recommended daily intake is 20-35g
- Drink 8-10 glasses of water per day
- Exercise regularly at least 3 times per week
- Do not hold in stool as that can worsen bowel issues
Do not take the medicine immediately before sleeping.
Avoid taking it for longer durations. If symptoms persist, if you need to use it every day, or if you have continuous abdominal pain, you should consult your doctor.
Inform your doctor if you have a history of disorders such as appendicitis or a blockage in your bowel.

Fact Box

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

GASTRO INTESTINAL

Patient concerns

1.5 month paignant.visit with BT Nw filling pain on belly.why this pain is she feeling. My wife filling pain on lower abdomen

Dr. Sonu Balhara Ahlawat

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Does she have constipation

My maximum result was in my constipation condition.in that case, when i pressurise for bowel excreate then automatically a drop of white discharge come out through penis

Dr. Praveen Pushkar

Urology

Its normal avoid constipation

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