FREELAC ORANGE LEMON FLAVOUR Granules 90gm
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Ispaghula Husk 3.5 gm+Lactitol 10 gm
Manufacturer
Leeford Healthcare Ltd (Generics)
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
INTRODUCTION ABOUT FREELAC ORANGE LEMON FLAVOUR GRANULESFREELAC ORANGE LEMON FLAVOUR GRANULES is a combination of Ispaghula and Lactitol which belongs to the group of medicines called Bulk-forming laxatives and Cathartics respectively. It is used in adults to manage chronic idiopathic constipation which is an ongoing functional bowel disorder that occurs without any known cause or identified underlying illness. It is thought to occur due to due to neurological, psychological or psychosomatic factors which is generally characterized by symptoms such as difficulty in passing stools, hard or lumpy stools, straining when defecating, feeling of incomplete evacuation after completion, and abdominal pain. Along management with FREELAC ORANGE LEMON FLAVOUR GRANULES, your doctor might ask you to make some lifestyle changes such as consuming a high-fibre diet, adequate fluid intake or doing physical activity. Avoid taking FREELAC ORANGE LEMON FLAVOUR GRANULES, if you have appendicitis (inflammation of appendix), intestinal obstruction, lesion in gastrointestinal tract, unexplained abdominal pain or bleeding, galactosemia (disturbed absorption of galactose), faecal impaction and lack of muscle tone in the colon. Before taking FREELAC ORANGE LEMON FLAVOUR GRANULES, inform your doctor if you have nausea and planning to undergo diathermy (electrically induced heat). FREELAC ORANGE LEMON FLAVOUR GRANULES should be used with caution in first trimester of pregnancy and in breast-feeding women only if advised by the doctor. FREELAC ORANGE LEMON FLAVOUR GRANULES should be used with caution in elderly patients (above 65 years and above). Consult your doctor before taking it. The most common
Uses
OF FREELAC ORANGE LEMON FLAVOUR GRANULES Manage chronic idiopathic constipation in adults
How It Works
FREELAC ORANGE LEMON FLAVOUR GRANULES helps to manage chronic idiopathic constipation, where Ispaghula facilitates easy passing of stools by increasing the water content and softening the stool through slow movement in small intestine and Lactitol helps in loosening the stools by drawing more water in the small intestine (hyperosmotic effect) which facilitates bowel movements thus reducing strain while passing stools.
Directions for Use
Take FREELAC ORANGE LEMON FLAVOUR GRANULES as advised by your physician. Pour FREELAC ORANGE LEMON FLAVOUR GRANULES to a glass of water and stir briskly and consume the contents immediately which should be followed up with a glass of water. Maintain fluid intake adequately. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
Side Effects
taking FREELAC ORANGE LEMON FLAVOUR GRANULES are swelling of the abdomen due to gas, flatulence, abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhoea or feeling full. Consult your doctor if any of these symptoms worsen. USES OF FREELAC ORANGE LEMON FLAVOUR GRANULES Manage chronic idiopathic constipation in adults HOW FREELAC ORANGE LEMON FLAVOUR GRANULES WORKSFREELAC ORANGE LEMON FLAVOUR GRANULES helps to manage chronic idiopathic constipation, where Ispaghula facilitates easy passing of stools by increasing the water content and softening the stool through slow movement in small intestine and Lactitol helps in loosening the stools by drawing more water in the small intestine (hyperosmotic effect) which facilitates bowel movements thus reducing strain while passing stools. DIRECTIONS FOR USETake FREELAC ORANGE LEMON FLAVOUR GRANULES as advised by your physician. Pour FREELAC ORANGE LEMON FLAVOUR GRANULES to a glass of water and stir briskly and consume the contents immediately which should be followed up with a glass of water. Maintain fluid intake adequately. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. SIDE EFFECTS OF FREELAC ORANGE LEMON FLAVOUR GRANULESCOMMON swelling of the abdomen due to gas flatulence abdominal pain, cramps diarrhoea feeling full UNCOMMON borborygmi (a rumbling noise made by the movement of fluid and gas in the intestines) nausea anal itching RARE vomiting
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYFREELAC ORANGE LEMON FLAVOUR GRANULES should be used with caution during the first trimester of pregnancy only if considered clearly necessary. Consult your doctor before taking it. BREASTFEEDINGFREELAC ORANGE LEMON FLAVOUR GRANULES should be used with caution in breastfeeding women only if considered clearly necessary. Consult your doctor before taking it. ALLERGYDo not take FREELAC ORANGE LEMON FLAVOUR GRANULES if you are allergic to Ispaghula or Lactitol. OTHERSFREELAC ORANGE LEMON FLAVOUR GRANULES is not recommended for use if you have: appendicitis (inflammation of appendix) intestinal obstruction lesion of the gastrointestinal tract unexplained abdominal pain or bleeding galactosemia (disturbed absorption of galactose) faecal impaction undergone ileostomy or colostomy lack of muscle tone in the colon Before taking FREELAC ORANGE LEMON FLAVOUR GRANULES inform your doctor if you have: intestinal narrowing or decreased motility nausea to undergo diathermy (electrically induced heat) Use in geriatrics: FREELAC ORANGE LEMON FLAVOUR GRANULES should be used with caution in elderly patients (above 65 years and above). Consult your doctor before taking it.
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug – Drug Interactions: Before taking FREELAC ORANGE LEMON FLAVOUR GRANULES inform to your doctor, if you are taking any of these medicines: thiazide diuretics (medicines used to manage high blood pressure) Ex. chlorothiazide, indapamide corticosteroids (medicines used to manage inflammation) Ex. cortisone, prednisone, prednisolone carbenoxolone (used to manage acid peptic disease) amphotericin B (used to manage serious and potentially life-threatening fungal infections) Overdosage: If you or anyone else accidentally take too much of FREELAC ORANGE LEMON FLAVOUR GRANULES, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Overdosage symptom of FREELAC ORANGE LEMON FLAVOUR GRANULES is diarrhoea. SYNOPSIS Drug : Ispaghula, Lactitol Pharmacological Category : Bulk-forming laxative, Cathartic Therapeutic Indication : Chronic idiopathic constipation Dosage Forms : Granules, Oral powder, Powder, Sachet MORE INFORMATION Keep FREELAC ORANGE LEMON FLAVOUR GRANULES out of reach of children Store below 30°C
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DETAILSWritten By Dr. R. Dinesh John Rajkumar, Pharm.D
Medical Content Writer
Last Updated
21 Dec 2022