Introduction

Uses of Laxopride 2

Constipation

Side effects of Laxopride 2

Headache
Nausea
Diarrhea
Abdominal pain

How to use Laxopride 2

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Laxopride 2 may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Laxopride 2 works

Laxopride 2 indirectly stimulates the release of acetylcholine, a chemical messenger that can increase the motility of the intestine.

What if you forget to take Laxopride 2?

If you miss a dose of Laxopride 2, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

Quick Tips

Laxopride 2 helps treat chronic constipation and improve bowel movements, when laxatives have failed to provide adequate relief.
It can be taken with or without food, at any time of the day.
It may cause diarrhea. Drink plenty of water and inform your doctor if it bothers you.
Inform your doctor if your constipation has not improved even after four weeks of taking this medication.

Safety Advice

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Alcohol: It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Laxopride 2. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Pregnancy: Information regarding the use of Laxopride 2 during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Breastfeeding: Laxopride 2 is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
UNSAFE – Driving: Laxopride 2 may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.\nLaxopride 2 may cause dizziness and tiredness, especially on the first day of treatment, and this may have an effect on driving and use of machines.
CAUTION – Kidney: Laxopride 2 should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Laxopride 2 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION – Liver: Laxopride 2 should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Laxopride 2 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.\nLimited information is available on the use of Laxopride 2 in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.