Livoluk Fibre Powder 120 gm
About Livoluk Fibre Powder 120 gm
Livoluk Fibre Powder 120 gm belongs to the group of medicines called laxatives used to treat constipation. Livoluk Fibre Powder 120 gm is also used to treat pregnancy-associated constipation, haemorrhoids, anal fissures, diverticular disease, ulcerative colitis, and inflammatory bowel syndrome. Constipation refers to infrequent bowel movements in which the stools are often dry, painful, and hard to pass.
Livoluk Fibre Powder 120 gm is a combination of two medicines: Ispaghula husk and lactulose. Ispaghula husk is a bulk-forming laxative that works by increasing the amount of water in the stool, making the stool softer and more comfortable to pass. Lactulose is a synthetic sugar used to treat constipation broken down in the colon (intestine) into products that absorb water from the body and into the colon. This water softens stools. Besides this, it also reduces the amount of ammonia in the blood of patients with liver disease.
Take Livoluk Fibre Powder 120 gm with or without food. Depending on your medical condition, you are advised to take Livoluk Fibre Powder 120 gm for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects such as flatulence (wind), abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Livoluk Fibre Powder 120 gm for as long as your doctor has prescribed. Consult your doctor before taking Livoluk Fibre Powder 120 gm if you are pregnant or breastfeeding; your doctor will prescribe you Livoluk Fibre Powder 120 gm only if the benefits outweigh the risks. Livoluk Fibre Powder 120 gm should not be given to children unless prescribed by a child specialist. Do not take Livoluk Fibre Powder 120 gm if you have galactosemia (galactose indigestion disorder). Inform your doctor if you have diabetes or if you have to undergo a colonoscopy. Drink plenty of fluids (at least 6-8 glasses) while taking Livoluk Fibre Powder 120 gm. Swallow the dose immediately, do not keep Livoluk Fibre Powder 120 gm in your mouth as it may cause tooth decay. Do not take Livoluk Fibre Powder 120 gm for more than a week as it might cause dependency on Livoluk Fibre Powder 120 gm for a bowel movement.
Uses of Livoluk Fibre Powder 120 gm
Medicinal Benefits
Livoluk Fibre Powder 120 gm belongs to a group of medicines known as laxatives used to treat constipation associated with piles, anal fissures, hernia, cardiovascular disorder, endoscopy, bowel clearance before radioscopy, and pre/post-operative conditions. Livoluk Fibre Powder 120 gm is a combination of two medicines: Ispaghula husk and Lactulose. Ispaghula husk is a bulk-forming laxative that increases the amount of water in the stool, making it softer and more comfortable to pass. Lactulose works by drawing water into the bowel, making the stool softer and more comfortable to pass, thereby relieving constipation. It helps in normalizing bowel movements. It is a type of sugar broken down in the large intestine into mild acids that draws water into the colon and softens the stools. It also helps in the growth of good gut bacteria, which helps in proper digestion. It helps properly absorb minerals in the gut, thereby ensuring maximum benefit from your food intake.
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Side Effects of Livoluk Fibre Powder 120 gm
Drug Warnings
Do not take Livoluk Fibre Powder 120 gm if you are allergic to any of its contents if you have/had acute abdominal surgery, intestinal obstruction, or undiagnosed abdominal pain. Drink plenty of fluids (at least 6-8 glasses) while taking Livoluk Fibre Powder 120 gm. Do not take Livoluk Fibre Powder 120 gm with antacid medicines. To avoid hindrance in the working of Livoluk Fibre Powder 120 gm, maintain a gap of one hour between Livoluk Fibre Powder 120 gm and antacid medicines. Do not take Livoluk Fibre Powder 120 gm unless prescribed by your doctor. Talk to your doctor if there is no bowel movement or if you find rectal bleeding after taking Livoluk Fibre Powder 120 gm. Do not take Livoluk Fibre Powder 120 gm if you have galactosaemia (galactose indigestion disorder). Inform your doctor if you have diabetes or if you have to undergo a colonoscopy. Consult your doctor before taking Livoluk Fibre Powder 120 gm if you are pregnant or breastfeeding; your doctor will prescribe you Livoluk Fibre Powder 120 gm only if the benefits outweigh the risks. Livoluk Fibre Powder 120 gm should not be given to children unless prescribed by the doctor. Do not take Livoluk Fibre Powder 120 gm for more than a week as it may cause dependency on Livoluk Fibre Powder 120 gm for a bowel movement.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: Livoluk Fibre Powder 120 gm may have interaction with medicine used to treat edema (furosemide), a medicine used to treat constipation (docusate, polyethylene glycol), a medicine used to prevent nausea and vomiting (ondansetron), and other laxative medicines.
Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions found/established.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Livoluk Fibre Powder 120 gm may have interactions with irritable bowel syndrome, intestinal obstruction disorder, diabetes, and galactosemia (galactose indigestion disorder).
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Disease/Condition Glossary
Constipation: It refers to infrequent bowel movements. The stools are often dry, painful, and hard to pass. Constipation is a condition in which the person has fewer than three bowel movements in a week. However, bowel patterns may vary from person to person. Symptoms include bloating, abdominal pain, and feeling as if the bowel movement is incomplete. Constipation occurs when the muscle contractions in the large intestine slow down, which causes incomplete bowel elimination from the body. Constipation could be associated with a sudden change of diet, a diet with less fibre, not drinking enough liquids, lack of exercise, loss of tone of the bowel muscles in older people, or staying in bed for longer.