Rhubarb

Rhubarb is a perennial plant that grows from thick short rhizomes,comprising genus Rheum.It is an anthraquinone stimulant laxative.

Brands

Adult Dose

Dose: 0.1 to 4 g/day
Single Dose: 2 (2.05)
Frequency: As recommended.
Route: PO
Instructions: For constipation, diarrhea, or upset stomach

Neonatal

Paedriatic

Characteristics

Contraindications

Rhubarb is contraindicated in conditions like Ileus,Pregnancy,Bowel obstruction.

Effects

The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Rhubarb include Diarrhea, Hypokalemia, Abdominal discomfort.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Rhubarb are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Cramps, Colic.

Indications

Rhubarb is primarily indicated in conditions like Constipation.

Interactions

No data regarding the interactions of Rhubarb 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

Protect from Sunlight.

Warnings

Rhubarb should not be given undiagnosed abdominal pain. Care should be taken in patients with inflammatory bowel disease. Prolong use should generally be avoided.

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