Sulfolax

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Brands
Adult Dose
Dose: 5 to 10 mg
Single Dose: 7.5 (7.5)
Frequency: 24 hourly
Route: PO
Instructions:
Neonatal
Paedriatic
Dose: 0.166 to 0.33 mg/kg
Single Dose: 0.25 (0.248)
Frequency: 24 hourly
Route: Oral
Instructions: Dose for 2---10 yrs of children
Characteristics
Sulfolax docusate is the derivative of Sulfolax. It is of Synthetic origin. It belongs to Laxatives pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action.
Contraindications
Sulfolax is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity to the drug.
Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Sulfolax, which give rise to further complications include Dehydration, Loss of electrolyte.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Sulfolax are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Diarrhea, Colic.
Indications
Sulfolax is primarily indicated in conditions like Constipation, and can also be given in adjunctive therapy as an alternative drug of choice in Surgery.
Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Sulfolax was found.
Interfrence
Risks
Drug should not be given to Pregnant Mothers.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Storage
Warnings
While taking stool softeners (sulfolax), Do not take aspirin (unless prescribed by doctor) or mineral oil. It should be used with extreme caution during pregnancy or lactation.
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