Sevelax Oral Emulsion

Liquid Paraffin + Magnesium Hydroxide
25ml + 6 gm/100ml
Pacific Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Pack size
Unite Price 95.00 BDT

Indications

Sevelax Oral Emulsion is used for: Constipation

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.

Renal Dose

Administration

The dose may be mixed with milk or half a glass of water if desired.

Contra Indications

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

Precautions

Oral: not recommended for use in patients with difficulty swallowing or impaired neurodevelopment. Avoid prolonged use as a laxative or faecal softener.

Pregnancy-Lactation

Interactions

May impair absorption of fat-soluble vitamins and possibly other compounds.

Side Effects

Side effects of Liquid Paraffin + Magnesium Hydroxide : 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.

Mode of Action

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.

Note

Sevelax 25ml + 6 gm/100ml Oral Emulsion generic name is Liquid Paraffin + Magnesium Hydroxide. Sevelax 25ml + 6 gm/100ml Oral Emulsion is manufactured by Pacific Pharmaceuticals Ltd.Sevelax is availble in all over Bangladesh. Mes BD drug index information on Sevelax Oral Emulsion is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.

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