powder for oral solution<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Laxido Orange contains macrogol 3350 and the\u00a0electrolytes\u00a0sodium chloride, sodium bicarbonate, and potassium chloride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Laxido Orange is a laxative used in the treatment of temporary constipation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Laxido Orange can also be used after a doctor’s prescription to treat an accumulation of hard stools in the intestine, which can be the result of prolonged constipation (this is called fecal impaction).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Laxido Orange contains macrogol 3350 which makes the stool softer and easier to get out, which relieves constipation.\u00a0The content of\u00a0electrolytes\u00a0(salts) helps maintain the body’s normal levels of\u00a0sodium,\u00a0potassium,\u00a0and water while you are being treated for constipation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If any of these apply to you, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse for further advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Talk to a doctor, pharmacist, or nurse before taking Laxido Orange for the treatment of\u00a0fecal\u00a0impaction, as the condition must be confirmed before taking the medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When you take Laxido Orange, you should continue to drink plenty of fluids. The liquid content of Laxido Orange should not replace your regular fluid intake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Some medications, e.g.\u00a0against\u00a0epilepsy, may be less effective when using Laxido Orange.\u00a0Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.\u00a0You should not take any other medicines by mouth for one hour before and one hour after taking Laxido Orange.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Food and drink do not affect the effect of Laxido Orange.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Laxido Orange can be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding.\u00a0If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Laxido Orange does not affect your ability to drive or use machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Laxido Orange contains 0.68 mmol (26 mg) of potassium per sachet . You should be aware of this if you take more than one sachet daily and have reduced kidney function, or if you are on a diet with limited potassium intake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This medicine contains 187 mg of\u00a0sodium\u00a0(the main ingredient in table salt\/table salt) per\u00a0sachet.\u00a0This corresponds to approximately 9% of the maximum recommended daily intake of\u00a0sodium\u00a0for adults.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you need three or more\u00a0doses\u00a0daily for an extended time, especially if you have been recommended a low-salt diet (\u00a0sodium\u00a0).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Always take this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor, pharmacist or nurse has told you.\u00a0If you are not sure, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.\u00a0Laxido Orange should be taken orally (by mouth).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Laxido Orange is a\u00a0laxative\u00a0for the treatment of constipation and\u00a0fecal\u00a0impaction in adults, children (12 years and older), and the elderly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Constipation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The usual dose for constipation is 1 sachet 1 to 3 times daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Fecal impaction<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The usual dose for fecal impact is eight sachets daily. All eight sachets must be taken within six hours. If you have heart disease, do not take more than two sachets (in 250 ml of water) per hour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Instructions for use<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The contents of the sachet are dissolved in 1\/2 glass of water (125 ml). Stir well until all the powder is dissolved. If you are being treated for fecal impaction, you can dissolve the contents of all eight sachets at the same time in a large container (in one liter of water).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Duration of treatment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Constipation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The treatment for constipation usually lasts no longer than two weeks.\u00a0Your treatment may last longer than two weeks if you have constant constipation or a disease that causes constipation (such as\u00a0Parkinson’s disease\u00a0or\u00a0multiple sclerosis\u00a0), or if you regularly take other medications that can cause constipation.\u00a0In these cases, your doctor may reduce your\u00a0dose\u00a0to a\u00a0sachet once\u00a0or twice daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Fecal impaction<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The treatment for fecal impaction usually lasts no longer than three days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Like all medicines, this medicine can cause\u00a0side effects, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you get any of these\u00a0side effects, stop taking Laxido Orange and contact your doctor immediately:<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can also get the following side effects:<\/p>\n\n\n\n L\u00e4kemedelsverket Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton and sachet. The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Store unopened sachets at a maximum of 25\u00baC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Do not use this medicine if you notice that any of the sachets are damaged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Reconstituted Laxido Orange solution can be covered and stored in a refrigerator (2 \u00b0 C to 8 \u00b0 C), and should be used within six hours. After six hours, discard any unused solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The active substances are macrogol 3350 (13.125 g), sodium chloride (350.7 mg), sodium bicarbonate (178.5 mg) and potassium chloride (46.6 mg). The other ingredients are acesulfame potassium (E950) and orange flavoring (containing maltodextrin and propylene glycol (E1520)).<\/p>\n\n\n\n What the medicine looks like and the contents of the pack<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Laxido Orange is a white powder that is packaged in sachets. It tastes and smells like orange.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Each\u00a0sachet\u00a0contains 13.8 g of powder and is packed in cartons containing 2, 8, 10, 20, 30, 50, and 100 sachets.\u00a0Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n integral Pharma Ireland Limited<\/p>\n\n\n\n Finnabair Industrial Estate<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dundalk<\/p>\n\n\n\n Co Louth<\/p>\n\n\n\n A91 P9KD<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ireland<\/p>\n\n\n\n Local representative<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n POA Pharma Scandinavia AB<\/p>\n\n\n\n Box 24026<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ebbe Lieberathsgatan 21<\/p>\n\n\n\n 400 22 Gothenburg<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sweden<\/p>\n\n\n\n Manufacturer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Almac Pharma Services Limited<\/p>\n\n\n\n 20 Seagoe Industrial Estate<\/p>\n\n\n\n Craigavon<\/p>\n\n\n\n BT63 5QD<\/p>\n\n\n\n UK<\/p>\n\n\n\n Almac Pharma Services (Ireland) Limited<\/p>\n\n\n\n Finnabair Industrial Estate<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dundalk<\/p>\n\n\n\n Co Louth<\/p>\n\n\n\n A91 P9KD<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ireland<\/p>\n\n\n\n This medicinal product is authorized under the European Economic Area under the names:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Denmark, Belgium, Germany, Spain, Ireland, Iceland, Luxembourg, and the United Kingdom – Laxido Orange<\/p>\n\n\n\n Finland – Laxido Appelsiini<\/p>\n\n\n\n Portugal – Laxido Laranja<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sweden – Laxido Orange<\/p>\n\n\n\n Italy – Laxido<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Laxido Orange contains macrogol 3350 and the electrolytes sodium chloride, sodium bicarbonate and potassium chloride.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2200,15579],"tags":[15434,15438,15437,15440,15439,2212,15436,15435],"class_list":["post-16229","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-medicines","category-l","tag-axido-orange","tag-axido-orange-dosage","tag-axido-orange-side-effects","tag-axido-orange-uses","tag-benefits-of-axido-orange","tag-medicine","tag-what-axido-orange-is-used-for","tag-what-is-axido-orange"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16229","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=16229"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16229\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":16282,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16229\/revisions\/16282"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=16229"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=16229"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=16229"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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