Drug Action
Bulk-forming laxatives relieve constipation Gastro-intestinal system by increasing faecal mass which stimulates peristalsis.
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Bulk-forming laxatives relieve constipation Gastro-intestinal system by increasing faecal mass which stimulates peristalsis.
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Constipation | Diarrhoea ▶BY MOUTH USING TABLETS ▶Adult: 3–6 tablets twice daily
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Colonic atony. difficulty in swallowing. faecal impaction. infective bowel disease. intestinal obstruction. severe dehydration
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Adequate fluid intake should be maintained to avoid oesophageal or intestinal obstruction CAUTIONS, FURTHER INFORMATION It may be necessary to supervise elderly or debilitated patients or those with intestinal narrowing or decreased motility to ensure adequate fluid intake.
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Abdominal distension. gastrointestinal disorders
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In constipation the dose should be taken with at least 300 mL liquid. In diarrhoea, ileostomy, and colostomy control, avoid liquid intake for 30 minutes before and after dose.
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There can be variation in the licensing of different medicines containing the same drug. Tablet ▶Celevac (Advanz Pharma) Methylcellulose "450" 500 mg Celevac 500mg tablets | 112 tablet G £3.22 DT = £3.22
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Patients and their carers should be advised that the full effect may take some days to develop. Preparations that swell in contact with liquid should always be carefully swallowed with water and should not be taken immediately before going to bed.
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3–6 tablets twice daily
First-line fragment. Read the complete Indications and Dose section above.
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