Lacasil 10g/15ml syrup 120ml

Warnings

Pregnancy

This medicine is contraindicated in pregnant females.

Lactation

The effect of this medicine is undetermined in lactating females. Therefore, be cautious.

Precautions

This medicine can potentially result in acid base disturbances, diarrhea (watery stool), hypokalemia (low potassium) and hyponatremia (low sodium). Potassium deficiency may increase the risk of toxic effects of glycosides. Serum electrolytes, blood glucose and blood lactate should be regularly monitored.

Expert Advice

This medicine is used in treatment of constipation (difficulty in passing stool) and prevention of hepatic (liver) encephalopathy (brain damage).

Side Effects

Abdominal distension (swelling of abdomen), cramp, flatulence (gas buildup in digestive system), abdominal discomfort, nausea, dyspepsia (indigestion), diarrhea (watery stools), epigastric pain (pain in stomach region), urgency or anal pruritus (anal itcing) and vomiting.