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Comfort Pineapple Flavour Syrup 100 ml Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

LACTULOSE-10GM

Uses:

<p>Comfort Pineapple Flavour Syrup 100 ml is used in the treatment of constipation, hepatic encephalopathy. The detailed uses of Comfort Pineapple Flavour Syrup 100 ml are as follows:</p><ul><li><strong>Constipation Relief: </strong>Comfort Pineapple Flavour Syrup 100 ml is widely used to manage chronic constipation. It increases stool water content, making bowel movements easier and more regular.</li><li><strong>Hepatic Encephalopathy Management: </strong>Comfort Pineapple Flavour Syrup 100 ml helps lower ammonia levels in the blood, improving brain function in patients with liver disease and aiding in the treatment of hepatic encephalopathy.</li><li><strong>Bowel Preparation:</strong> Comfort Pineapple Flavour Syrup 100 ml may be prescribed to clean the bowel before medical procedures or examinations, ensuring optimal preparation for surgeries or diagnostic tests.</li><li><strong>Softening Hard Stools: </strong>Comfort Pineapple Flavour Syrup 100 ml effectively softens stools, providing relief from discomfort during bowel movements. It is especially beneficial for the elderly or individuals dealing with anal fissures.</li><li><strong>Support During Pregnancy:</strong> Under medical supervision, Comfort Pineapple Flavour Syrup 100 ml can safely alleviate constipation experienced by pregnant women due to hormonal changes, promoting comfort during pregnancy.</li></ul>

Medicinal Benefits:

  • Comfort Pineapple Flavour Syrup 100 ml belongs to a group of medicines known as laxatives used to treat constipation.
  • It works by drawing water into the bowel and makes the stool softer and easier to pass, thereby providing relief from constipation.
  • Comfort Pineapple Flavour Syrup 100 ml helps in normalizing bowel movements. Comfort Pineapple Flavour Syrup 100 ml also helps in the growth of good gut bacteria which help in proper digestion. 

FAQs

Comfort Pineapple Flavour Syrup 100 ml is used for the treatment of constipation and hepatic encephalopathy.

Comfort Pineapple Flavour Syrup 100 ml works by drawing water into the bowel and makes the stool softer and easier to pass, thereby providing relief from constipation.

Comfort Pineapple Flavour Syrup 100 ml is used to treat hepatic encephalopathy in adults. Hepatic encephalopathy is a liver disease in which the liver does not remove the toxins from the body, which leads to loss of brain function.

Diarrhea might occur if Comfort Pineapple Flavour Syrup 100 ml is taken in larger doses. Drink lots of fluids if you experience diarrhoea. If you find blood in stools (tarry stools) or if you experience severe diarrhoea, consult your doctor. Do not take anti-diarrheal medicine on your own.

Do not take Comfort Pineapple Flavour Syrup 100 ml for longer durations unless prescribed by the doctor. Taking Comfort Pineapple Flavour Syrup 100 ml for longer durations might cause dehydration, an imbalance of electrolytes in the body which can affect the tightness of muscles in the intestine. If your bowel movement is irregular even after taking Comfort Pineapple Flavour Syrup 100 ml for a week, consult your doctor.

Comfort Pineapple Flavour Syrup 100 ml contains lactulose, a synthetic sugar. In normal doses, it might not affect your blood glucose levels. However, consult your doctor before taking Comfort Pineapple Flavour Syrup 100 ml if you are diabetic.

Comfort Pineapple Flavour Syrup 100 ml starts working within 1-2 days. Consult the doctor if constipation does not improve even after 4-5 days of taking Comfort Pineapple Flavour Syrup 100 ml.

Yes, Comfort Pineapple Flavour Syrup 100 ml is an osmotic laxative that softens the stools and treats constipation.

Side effects of Comfort Pineapple Flavour Syrup 100 ml include diarrhoea, flatulence (wind), abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. Talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

You are advised to take Comfort Pineapple Flavour Syrup 100 ml for the duration prescribed by the doctor. Do not exceed the recommended duration.

Comfort Pineapple Flavour Syrup 100 ml should not be given to people who are allergic to any of its contents, have galactosaemia (galactose indigestion disorder), galactose or fructose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption, Lapp lactase deficiency, intestinal blockage, or digestive perforation.

Other laxatives can be taken along with Comfort Pineapple Flavour Syrup 100 ml only if prescribed by the doctor as there could be an increased risk of side effects.

Avoid exceeding the recommended dose of Comfort Pineapple Flavour Syrup 100 ml as it may cause diarrhoea, abdominal cramps and dehydration. Drink enough fluids and consult the doctor if you experience these symptoms.