Defelax Orange Flavour Syrup 150 ml

Defelax Orange Flavour Syrup is used to treat chronic constipation and support brain function in patients with severe liver disease. The detailed uses of Defelax Orange Flavour Syrup are as follows:

• Constipation: Defelax Orange Flavour Syrup helps soften hard stools and increases the frequency of bowel movements by drawing water into the intestines, making them much easier to pass.
• Hepatic encephalopathy: Defelax Orange Flavour Syrup helps lower ammonia levels in the blood of patients with advanced liver disease, which prevents harmful toxins from reaching and affecting the brain.

Defelax Orange Flavour Syrup provides gentle and predictable relief from constipation without causing sudden, urgent runs to the bathroom. By softening hard, painful stools. This medicine brings several key health benefits:

• Reduces Straining: It reduces straining and helps prevent painful haemorrhoids or anal tears from worsening.
• Supports Liver health: For patients managing severe liver conditions, this medicine improves mental clarity and reduces confusion by helping the body safely eliminate toxic ammonia buildup through bowel movements.
• Promotes Regular bowel movement: It promotes consistent long-term bowel regularity and overall digestive comfort.

• Take Defelax Orange Flavour Syrup with food or as advised by your doctor.
• It is advised to take Defelax Orange Flavour Syrup once daily; however, follow your doctor's recommendation regarding the dosage and duration.
• Take the prescribed dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper.
• Shake the bottle well before use.

• Eat more fibre: Increase your daily intake of dietary fibre by eating more whole grains, fresh fruits, vegetables, and beans to naturally support bowel movements.
• Drink plenty of water: Drink at least 8 to 10 glasses of water daily, as osmotic laxatives require adequate bodily fluids to soften stools effectively.
• Stay active: Engage in moderate physical activity, such as walking or cycling, for 20 to 30 minutes a day to stimulate intestinal muscle contractions.
• Maintain a routine: Establish a regular toilet routine by trying to have a bowel movement at the same time each day, especially after meals when gut activity is naturally highest.

• Check before use: Always inspect the liquid or powder before use; do not take it if you notice any unusual colour changes, clumping, or floating particles.
• Avoid use of Multiple medicines: Avoid using other laxatives at the same time unless specifically advised by your doctor, as this can cause severe diarrhoea and imbalance your body's salts.
• Check your stool: Monitor your bowel movements closely; if you develop watery stools, contact your healthcare provider to discuss reducing your dose.
• Liver function: If you are taking Defelax Orange Flavour Syrup for liver disease, your doctor may perform regular blood tests to check your blood ammonia and mental status periodically, electrolyte levels and liver function.
• Diabetes or Galactose intolerance: Check the product label carefully for any sugar warnings if you have diabetes or galactose intolerance.
• Contraindications: These are conditions for which the medicine should not be used: inflammatory bowel disease, intestinal perforation, acute surgical abdomen to avoid medicine.