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Torrelax Syrup 100 ml, Pack of 1 SYRUP
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Written By Lakshmithulasi Yarragunta ,
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD

Torrelax Syrup is used to treat constipation. It contains Lactitol, which makes the stool softer and more comfortable to pass. Additionally, it is also used to prevent hepatic encephalopathy (a decrease in brain function due to liver disease) by suppressing the absorption of toxins and enhancing nitrogen excretion through faeces. In some cases, this medicine may cause side effects such as abdominal distension, cramps, and flatulence (gas).

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Composition :

LACTITOL-66.67% W/V

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

About Torrelax Syrup

Torrelax Syrup belongs to the group of medicines called laxatives used to treat constipation. Additionally, Torrelax Syrup is also used to prevent hepatic encephalopathy (a decrease in brain function due to liver disease). Constipation refers to infrequent bowel movements in which the stools are often dry, painful, and hard to pass. Hepatic encephalopathy is a liver disease in which the liver does not remove toxins from the body, leading to loss of brain function.

Torrelax Syrup contains Lactitol, a disaccharide sugar that breaks down into low-molecular-weight organic acids in the colon, increasing the osmotic pressure. This causes an increase in water content and stool volume, thereby making the stool softer and more comfortable to pass and providing relief from constipation. In patients with hepatic encephalopathy, lactitol lowers the colon pH, thereby suppressing the absorption of unionized ammonia and other toxins. It also enhances nitrogen excretion through faeces.

You are advised to take Torrelax Syrup as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical conditions. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects, such as abdominal distension, cramps, and flatulence (gas). 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 Torrelax Syrup for as long as your doctor has prescribed. Drink plenty of fluids (at least 6-8 glasses) while taking Torrelax Syrup . Consult your doctor before taking Torrelax Syrup if you are pregnant or breastfeeding; your doctor will prescribe you Torrelax Syrup only if the benefits outweigh the risks. Inform your doctor if there is no bowel movement or if you find rectal bleeding after taking Torrelax Syrup . Do not take Torrelax Syrup for more than a week as it might cause dependency on Torrelax Syrup for a bowel movement.

Uses of Torrelax Syrup

Treatment of Constipation, Liver encephalopathy.

Directions for Use

Shake the bottle well before use. Take the prescribed dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper.

Medicinal Benefits

Torrelax Syrup belongs to the group of medicines called laxatives used to treat constipation. Additionally, Torrelax Syrup is also used to prevent hepatic encephalopathy (decrease in brain function due to liver disease). Torrelax Syrup contains Lactitol (laxative). Lactitol is a disaccharide sugar. It works by breaking down into low-molecular-weight organic acids in the colon, which increases the osmotic pressure. This causes an increase in water content in stools and stool volume, thereby making the stool softer and more comfortable to pass and providing relief from constipation. In patients with hepatic encephalopathy, lactitol lowers the colon pH, thereby suppressing the absorption of unionized ammonia and other toxins. It also enhances nitrogen excretion through faeces.

How Torrelax Syrup Works

Torrelax Syrup contains Lactitol, a disaccharide sugar that breaks down into low-molecular-weight organic acids in the colon, increasing the osmotic pressure. This causes an increase in water content and stool volume, thereby making the stool softer and more comfortable to pass and providing relief from constipation. In patients with hepatic encephalopathy, lactitol lowers the colon pH, thereby suppressing the absorption of unionized ammonia and other toxins. It also enhances nitrogen excretion through faeces.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight
Side effects of Torrelax Syrup 100 ml
  • Eat smaller, more frequent meals.
  • Eat slowly and chew your food thoroughly to help digestion.
  • Eat fiber-rich foods such as fruits, whole grains, and vegetables to promote regular bowel movements.
  • Avoid gas-producing foods like cabbage, beans, broccoli and carbonated drinks.
  • Drink lots of water throughout the day to prevent dehydration and aid digestion.
  • Do regular exercise to enhance digestion and reduce bloating.
  • Drink water or other clear fluids.
  • To prevent worsening of pain, limit intake of tea, coffee, or alcohol.
  • Include bland foods like rice, toast, crackers, and rice in your diet.
  • Avoid lying down immediately after eating as it may cause indigestion or heartburn.
  • Avoid acidic and spicy food as it may cause indigestion.
Here are the precise steps to cope with diarrhoea caused by medication usage:
  • Inform Your Doctor: Notify your doctor immediately about your diarrhoea symptoms. This allows them to adjust your medication or provide guidance on managing side effects.
  • Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of fluids to replace lost water and electrolytes. Choose water, clear broth, and electrolyte-rich drinks. Avoid carbonated or caffeinated beverages to effectively rehydrate your body.
  • Follow a Bland Diet: Eat easy-to-digest foods to help firm up your stool and settle your stomach. Try incorporating bananas, rice, applesauce, toast, plain crackers, and boiled vegetables into your diet.
  • Avoid Trigger Foods: Steer clear of foods that can worsen diarrhoea, such as spicy, fatty, or greasy foods, high-fibre foods, and dairy products (especially if you're lactose intolerant).
  • Practice Good Hygiene: Maintain good hygiene to prevent the spread of infection. To stay healthy, wash your hands frequently, clean and disinfect surfaces regularly, and avoid exchanging personal belongings with others.
  • Take Anti-Diarrheal Medications: If your doctor advises, anti-diarrheal medications such as loperamide might help manage diarrhoea symptoms. Always follow your doctor's directions.
  • Keep track of your diarrhoea symptoms. If they don't get better or worse or are accompanied by severe stomach pain, blood, or dehydration signs (like extreme thirst or dark urine), seek medical help.
Here are the steps to manage Gastrointestinal Air and Swelling (GAS) caused by medication:
  • Tell your doctor about your GAS symptoms. They may change your medication regimen or prescribe additional drugs to help you manage them.
  • To manage GAS symptoms, eat a balanced diet of fibre, vegetables, and fruits.
  • Drink enough water throughout the day to avoid constipation and treat GAS symptoms.
  • Regular exercise like yoga and walking may help stimulate digestion and alleviate GAS symptoms.
  • Take probiotics only if your doctor advises, as they may help alleviate GAS symptoms by promoting gut health.
  • Take medication for GAS symptoms only if your doctor advises, as certain medications can interact with your existing prescriptions or worsen symptoms.
  • If symptoms persist, worsen, or are accompanied by severe abdominal pain, vomiting, or bleeding, seek immediate medical attention.
  • Increased creatinine levels must be corrected immediately with the help of a doctor.
  • Reduce strenuous activities that can lead to muscle breakdown and production of creatinine.
  • Sleep for 7-8 hours per night to assist your body in repairing and rebuilding tissue.
  • Manage your blood pressure by implementing changes in lifestyle like losing weight, reducing stress and exercising regularly.
  • Avoid smoking and drinking alcohol.
Managing Medication-Triggered UTIs: A Comprehensive Approach:
  • Inform your doctor about the medication you're taking and the UTI symptoms you're experiencing.
  • Your doctor may adjust your medication regimen or consider alternative medications or dosages that may reduce the risk of UTIs.
  • Drink plenty of water (at least 8-10 glasses a day) to help flush out bacteria. Avoid sugary drinks and caffeine, which can exacerbate UTI symptoms.
  • Urinate when you feel the need rather than holding it in. This can help prevent bacterial growth and reduce the risk of UTIs.
  • Consider cranberry supplements: Cranberry supplements may help prevent UTIs by preventing bacterial adhesion.
  • Monitor UTI symptoms and report any changes to your doctor.
  • If antibiotics are prescribed, take them as directed and complete the full course.
Here are the steps to manage the medication-triggered Upper respiratory tract infection:
  • Inform your doctor about the symptoms you're experiencing due to medication.
  • Your doctor may adjust your treatment plan, which could include changing your medication, adding new medications, or offering advice on managing your symptoms.
  • Practice good hygiene, including frequent handwashing, avoiding close contact with others, and avoiding sharing utensils or personal items.
  • Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids to help loosen and clear mucus from your nose, throat, and airways.
  • Get plenty of rest and engage in stress-reducing activities to help your body recover. If your symptoms don't subside or worsen, consult your doctor for further guidance.

What if I have taken an overdose of Torrelax Syrup

Do not exceed the recommended dose, as it might cause an overdose. If you suspect you have taken an overdose, seek immediate medical attention.

Drug Warnings

Do not take Torrelax Syrup if you are allergic to any of its contents. Consult your doctor before taking Torrelax Syrup if you are pregnant or breastfeeding; your doctor will prescribe you Torrelax Syrup only if the benefits outweigh the risks. Do not take Torrelax Syrup in case of ileostomy or colostomy. Regularly monitor serum electrolytes, blood lactose, and blood glucose levels while taking Torrelax Syrup . Talk to your doctor if there is no bowel movement or if you find rectal bleeding after taking Torrelax Syrup . Do not take Torrelax Syrup if you have galactosemia (galactose indigestion disorder), intestinal obstruction, unexplained abdominal pain, or bleeding. Inform your doctor if you have diabetes, or if you have to undergo a colonoscopy. Do not take Torrelax Syrup for more than a week as it may cause dependency on Torrelax Syrup for a bowel movement.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Try maintaining a balanced diet, which includes fresh fruits and vegetables.
  • Stay hydrated, and drink enough water and fluids.
  • Exercise regularly, and stay fit.
  • Get enough sleep.
  • Try making time to empty your bowels whenever the body tells you to.
  • Eat food rich in fibre, such as whole-wheat bread, oatmeal, flaxseed, nuts, beans, lentils, fruits (berries, apples, oranges, bananas, pears, figs) and vegetables (broccoli, spinach, sweet potatoes, avocados).

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

LAXATIVES
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Alcohol

Caution

The interaction of alcohol with Torrelax Syrup is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol while using Torrelax Syrup .

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Pregnancy

Caution

Please consult your doctor before taking Torrelax Syrup if you are pregnant, your doctor will prescribe you Torrelax Syrup if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

It is generally safe to take Torrelax Syrup if you are breastfeeding. However, please consult your doctor before taking Torrelax Syrup if you are breastfeeding, your doctor will prescribe you Torrelax Syrup if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

Torrelax Syrup has negligible influence in your ability to drive.

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Liver

Safe if prescribed

Torrelax Syrup is safe to use if prescribed by the doctor. Please consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Kidney

Safe if prescribed

Torrelax Syrup is safe to use if prescribed by the doctor. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Children

Caution

Torrelax Syrup can be taken by children if prescribed by a doctor.

Have a query?

FAQs

Torrelax Syrup is used to treat constipation. Additionally, it is also used to prevent hepatic encephalopathy (a decrease in brain function due to liver disease).

Torrelax Syrup works by breaking down into low-molecular-weight organic acids in the colon, which increases the osmotic pressure. This causes an increase in water content and stool volume, thereby making the stool softer and easier to pass and providing relief from constipation.

Do not take Torrelax Syrup with antacid and anti-bacterial medicines as it may cause decreased efficacy.

In patients with hepatic encephalopathy, lactitol lowers the colon pH, suppressing the absorption of unionized ammonia and other toxins. It also enhances nitrogen excretion through feces.

Diarrhoea might occur if Torrelax Syrup is taken in larger doses. Drink lots of fluids and eat food rich in fibre if you experience diarrhoea. If you find blood in stools (tarry stools) or if you experience excess diarrhoea, consult your doctor. Do not take anti-diarrheal medicine on your own.

Do not take Torrelax Syrup for more than a week as it might lead to dependency on Torrelax Syrup for a bowel movement. Taking Torrelax Syrup for longer durations might also cause dehydration, imbalance of fluids and salts in the body, affecting the tightness of muscles in the intestine. If your bowel movement is irregular even after taking Torrelax Syrup for a week, consult your doctor.

Torrelax Syrup treats constipation by increasing water content and stool volume, thereby making the stool softer and easier to pass. It treats hepatic encephalopathy (a decrease in brain function due to liver disease) by suppressing the absorption of unionized ammonia and other toxins by lowering the pH of the gut. In addition, it improves the excretion of nitrogen through faeces.

Yes, you can drink water while taking Torrelax Syrup . To treat constipation effectively, it is advised to drink plenty of water (6-8 glasses).

Torrelax Syrup takes 6-8 hours to start working. Keep taking Torrelax Syrup for the prescribed duration for effective treatment.

Yes, Torrelax Syrup is a laxative. It contains lactitol which increases the amount of water in the intestines, softening stools to promote bowel motions.

The side effects of Torrelax Syrup include cramps, dehydration, indigestion, abdominal distension, and flatulence (gas). Consult the doctor if any of these side effects persist or worsen.

Torrelax Syrup should be taken only for the duration prescribed by the doctor based on your medical condition. Torrelax Syrup should not be used for more than a week for constipation unless advised by the doctor as it might cause dependency for bowel movement.

Do not take Torrelax Syrup if you are allergic to any of its components or if you have galactosemia (galactose indigestion disorder), intestinal obstruction, unexplained abdominal pain, or bleeding.

To prevent the risk of side effects, Torrelax Syrup should be taken with other laxatives only if advised by the doctor.

Diarrhoea might occur if Torrelax Syrup is taken in more than the recommended dose. Always follow the dose prescribed by the doctor to reduce the side effects.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Off. Ashram Road, Ahmedabad - 380 009., Gujarat, India
Other Info - TOR0196

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Reviewed By

Dr Aneela Siddabathuni

MPharma., PhD

Last Updated

Jan 1, 2025 | 2:47 PM IST

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Reference

  1. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2020/211281s000lbl.pdf
  2. https://www.ciplamed.com/content/lacsyp-syrup
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