Laxido dose

Laxido powder sachets should be taken orally. Not recommended for those under 12 years.

Treatment for Constipation:

• Dissolve 1 sachet in 125ml of water, 1-3 times a day as directed

Treatment for Faecal Impaction:

• Take 8 sachets daily and consume within 6 hours
• Dissolve each sachet in 125ml of water or all 8 sachets in 1 litre of water.

What do I do if I have taken too much Laxido Orange?

If you have taken more Laxido Orange than you should you may experience severe pains or swelling in the abdomen or vomiting and diarrhoea which may result in dehydration. If this occurs stop taking Laxido Orange and drink plenty of fluids.

What do I do if I forget to take my dose of Laxido Orange?

If you forget to take a dose of Laxido, take it as soon as you remember and continue as before. If you miss a dose DO NOT take a double dose.

Is it ok to stop taking Laxido Orange before finishing the course of treatment?

To get the most benefit from Laxido sachets, it is recommended that you complete your course of treatment. If you stop the course early your symptoms are likely to persist.

Laxido ingredients

Each Laxido sachet contains the active ingredients macrogol 3350 (13.125g), sodium chloride (350.7mg), sodium hydrogen carbonate (178.5mg) and potassium chloride (46.6mg).

The inactive ingredients include acesulfame potassium (E950) and orange flavour (E1520).

Laxido side effects

Like all medicines, Laxido Orange may cause unwanted side effects in some people.

Common Side Effects (1 in 100 people affected):

• Diarrhoea
• Indigestion
• Stomach pain
• Bloating & wind
• Nausea & vomiting
• Sore anus

These side effects usually get better if you reduce the amount of macrogol or after you have had a poo. Talk to a doctor or pharmacist if the side effects bother you or do not go away.

Serious Side Effects:

Call a doctor straight away if these rare but serious side effects happen to you:

• severe diarrhoea or vomiting
• Feeling more tired than usual
• Shortness of breath
• Swollen ankles, feet or legs
• Muscle weakness
• Irregular heartbeat

Laxido bloated stomach

One of the more common side effects of Laxido Orange is bloating of the stomach and wind. To reduce the impact of this the NHS advise taking Laxido Orange between meals instead of directly before or after them.

Eating smaller, more frequent meals and avoiding foods that can increase bloating and wind can also help. These foods include lentils, peas, beans and onions. Try to eat and drink slowly and get regular exercise.

Diarrhoea after taking Laxido

Another common side effect of Laxido Orange is diarrhoea. If you are having a significant amount or persisting diarrhoea you may want to consider reducing your dose.

To avoid becoming dehydrated make sure you are drinking plenty of fluids. Signs of dehydration include needing to urinate less frequently or dark-strong smelling urine.

Laxido warnings

• When taking Laxido Orange you should continue to drink plenty of fluids. The fluid content of Laxido Orange should not replace your regular liquid intake.
• You should not take any other medicines by mouth 1 hour before and for 1 hour after taking Laxido Orange.
• Laxido Orange can be taken during pregnancy and whilst breast-feeding. If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
• Driving and using machines Laxido Orange does not affect the ability to drive or use machines.
• Laxido Orange contains 0.68mmol (26mg) potassium per sachet. This should be taken into consideration if you take more than one sachet daily and you have reduced kidney function, or if you are on a controlled potassium diet.
• Laxido Orange contains 187mg sodium in each sachet. This is equivalent to approximately 9% of the recommended maximum daily dietary intake of sodium for an adult. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you need three or more sachets daily for a prolonged period, especially if you have been advised to follow a low sodium diet.