Precautions
Do not use GaviLAX in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. To use the powder form of this medicine, measure your dose with the medicine cap on the bottle. This cap should contain dose marks on the inside of it. Pour the powder into 4 to 8 ounces of a cold or hot beverage such as water, juice, soda, coffee, or tea.
How do you use gavilax powder?
GaviLAX side effects. Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop taking GaviLAX and call your doctor at once if you have: severe or bloody diarrhea; rectal bleeding; blood in your stools; or. severe and worsening stomach pain.
What are the side effects of gavilax?
It is not known whether GaviLAX will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication. It is not known whether polyethylene glycol 3350 passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. How should I take GaviLAX?
Is it safe to take gavilax while pregnant?
Stop taking GaviLAX and call your doctor at once if you have: 1 severe or bloody diarrhea; 2 rectal bleeding; 3 blood in your stools; or. 4 severe and worsening stomach pain.
When should I stop taking gavilax?
How does a laxative work?
This medication is used to treat occasional constipation. It works by holding water in the stool to soften the stool and increases the number of bowel movements. It is known as an osmotic-type laxative .This medication is also available without a prescription.
Can laxatives cause constipation?
Tell your doctor if your condition persists or worsens. Extended use or overuse may result in dependence on laxatives and chronic constipation. Overuse may cause diarrhea, excess loss of body water ( dehydration ), and mineral imbalance (e.g., low sodium ).
How long do you need to use laxatives?
These may be signs of a serious condition. you get diarrhea. you need to use a laxative for longer than 1 week. side effects occur. Drug Facts (continued) If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
How many grams of powder is in a bottle top?
the bottle top is a measuring cap marked to contain 17 grams of powder when filled to the indicated line. adults and children 17 years of age and older: fill to top of line in cap which is marked to indicate the correct dose (17 g)
How long do you need to use a laxative for diarrhea?
you have rectal bleeding or your nausea, bloating, cramping or abdominal pain gets worse. These may be signs of a serious condition. you get diarrhea. you need to use a laxative for longer than 1 week.
How much powder is in a bottle top?
do not take more than directed unless advised by your doctor - the bottle top is a measuring cap marked to contain 17 grams of powder when filled to the indicated line. adults and children 17 ... the bottle top is a measuring cap marked to contain 17 grams of powder when filled to the indicated line.
