Agiolax Dosage & Drug Information

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Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Per 100 g Plantago ovata seeds 52 g, ispaghula husk 2.2 g, Tinnevelly senna pods 6.74-13.15 g corresponding to 0.3 g sennosides (as sennoside B). Per sachet (5 g) Plantago ovata seeds 2.6 g, ispaghula husk 0.11 g, Tinnevelly senna pods 0.34-0.66 g corresponding to 15 mg sennosides (as sennoside B)

Indications/Uses

Acute constipation, pregnancy & postpartum. Pain-free evacuation in cases of haemorrhoids.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult & childn ≥12 yr 1 tsp or 1 sachet after evening meal, & before breakfast if required. School childn 1 tsp or 1 sachet daily. Pregnant women As directed by physician.

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Administration

Should be taken on an empty stomach: Swallow unchewed w/ sufficient amount of fluid.

Contraindications

Intestinal obstruction (ileus).

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Special Precautions

Does not help w/ wt loss. Risk of fluid & electrolyte disturbances as well as potential disruption of intestinal function w/ overuse of stimulant laxatives.

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Laxatives, Purgatives

ATC Classification

A06AB56 - senna glycosides, combinations ; Belongs to the class of contact laxatives.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Agiolax oral granules

Packing/Price

250 g x 1's;5 g x 14 × 1's

Agiolax

Manufacturer:

Cooper Consumer Health

Distributor:

DCH Auriga - Healthcare

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