Plefate 5mg Oral Suspension

Short Description

Plefate 5mg Oral Suspension is a medicine used to treat constipation by increasing movement in the intestine and providing relief from constipation.

Dosage Form

Oral Suspension

Introduction

Plefate 5mg Oral Suspension should be taken in a dose as advised by your doctor. Take it at a fixed time at night. You should not use this medicine for more than a few days unless your doctor tells you to. Some lifestyle changes can help with constipation, for example eating more fiber in foods such as fruit, vegetables, and cereals, drinking plenty of fluids, and taking regular exercise. The most common side effects of taking this medicine are nausea, vomiting, and headache. These are usually mild and go away after a couple of days. If they persist, your doctor may suggest ways of preventing or reducing them. Before using this medicine you should tell your doctor if you have a blockage in your bowel, upset stomach or your bowel movements have been different for more than two weeks.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Plefate 5mg Oral Suspension may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects

No common side effects listed

Plefate 5mg Oral Suspension is a laxative. It works by increasing the movement of the intestines thereby facilitating the passage of stool.

Take Plefate 5mg Oral Suspension together with a fiber-rich diet containing whole grain bread and cereals, bran, fruits, and green leafy vegetables Take Plefate 5mg Oral Suspension after 2 hours from other medicines as it may interfere with the absorption of other medicines Take Plefate 5mg Oral Suspension at bedtime because it requires 6 to 8 hours to show impact Take Plefate 5mg Oral Suspension for more than 1 week unless prescribed by the doctor as it leads to dependency on the laxative action to produce a bowel movement Maintain healthy bowel function by taking a fiber-rich diet and avoiding dependency on laxatives