Lycogel Plus 25 ml + 6 gm/100 ml
Liquid Paraffin + Magnesium Hydroxide
Category: Oral Emulsion
Manufacturer: Desh Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Allopathic
MFG. Licence No. Biological
175
MFG. Licence No. Non-Biological
417
Address
Rupnagar, Mirpur Dhaka
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Constipation
Renal failure, existing electrolyte imbalance, appendicitis symptoms, acute surgical abdomen, myocardial damage, heart block, fecal impaction, rectal fissures, intestinal obstruction or perforation, pregnant, bedridden, dysphagia
Administration:
The dose may be mixed with milk or half a glass of water if desired.
Adult Dose:
Oral
Adults:
Constipation
The recommended oral dose are as follows-
15-30ml before breakfast and/or at bedtime.
Up to 45 mL/day. Max duration: 1 wk.
Child Dose:
Oral
Children:
Constipation
Over 7 years: 7.5ml-15ml at bedtime.
3-7 years: 5-10ml at bedtime.
May impair absorption of fat-soluble vitamins and possibly other compounds.
Renal failure, existing electrolyte imbalance, appendicitis symptoms, acute surgical abdomen, myocardial damage, heart block, fecal impaction, rectal fissures, intestinal obstruction or perforation, pregnant, bedridden, dysphagia
Anal irritation (excessive dose) and seepage. Foreign-body granulomatous reactions; vasospasm; lipoid pneumonia; interference with absorption of fat-soluble vitamins. Hypotension, electrolyte imbalance, abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting may present.
Precaution:
Oral: not recommended for use in patients with difficulty swallowing or impaired neurodevelopment. Avoid prolonged use as a laxative or faecal softener.
Paraffin: When taken orally: penetrates and softens faecal material.
Magnesium hydroxide increases peristaltic activity causing osmotic retention of fluids, thus resulting in bowel evacuation. It also reduces stomach acid by reacting with hydrochloric acid to form Mg chloride.
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