Minalax 10 tablets

Laxative combination therapy used in the treatment of constipation, bowel evacuation for the preparation of patients for gastrointestinal surgeries and for the prevention of constipation in patients suffering from anal fissures and hemorrhoids.

Constipation 5-15 mg PO once daily; if complete evacuation required, 30 mg PO once daily.

Abdominal cramp Nausea and vomiting Diarrhoea Local irritation if suppository preparation is used Tolerance

Contraindications Hypersensitivity Obstruction or severe impaction Symptoms of appendicitis or acute surgical abdomen Vomiting Rectal bleeding Cautions Avoid chronic use; may cause laxative dependence Avoid using in patients with gastroenteritis Do not chew tablet; swallow whole Not for use within 1 hour of taking antacid or milk Not recommended for children < 6 years because of requirement to swallow tablets Not to be used for >1 week

Laxatives and antidiarrhoeals should be kept in a cool and dry place. Unless specified on the label, medicines should not be stored in refrigerators. Furthermore, drugs should be kept properly in places unreachable by children to prevent accidental ingestion.

Serious (3) sodium sulfate/magnesium sulfate/potassium chloride sodium sulfate/potassium chloride/magnesium sulfate/polyethylene glycol sodium sulfate/potassium sulfate/magnesium sulfate -Monitor Closely (3) deflazacort dichlorphenamide potassium citrate Minor (2) potassium acid phosphate potassium chloride

- Short term use is generally considered safe in pregnancy; avoid long term use. - Not detected in excreted milk following administration of 10 mg/day for 7 days; use with caution.

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