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Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
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Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.
– Alcohol : None
No interaction found/established | – Pregnancy : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Looz Enema is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies. | – Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Looz Enema is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. | – Driving : None
No interaction found/established | – Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Looz Enema is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Looz Enema may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. | – Liver : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Looz Enema is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Looz Enema may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
If you miss a dose of Looz Enema, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.n
bottle of 275 ml Enema
Chemical Class :: Synthetic Disaccharide|Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: GASTRO INTESTINAL|Action Class :: Osmotic Laxatives / Purgatives
What is Looz Enema used for?::: Looz Enema is used to treat constipation which is presented as infrequent bowel movements, hard and dry stools. It is also used in patients with hepatic encephalopathy which is a serious liver problem causing confusion, tremors and decreased level of consciousness.| Is Looz Enema a laxative?::: Yes, Looz Enema is a laxative which softens the stools by pulling in water from the body to the large intestine. It is also used to reduce the amount of ammonia in the blood of patients with liver disease.| What are the side effects of taking Looz Enema?::: Looz Enema very commonly causes diarrhea, flatulence, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. Diarrhea and abdominal pain occur due to a high dose. In such cases, the dose should be reduced. Flatulence may occur during the first few days of treatment and may disappear after sometime. This medicine may also cause electrolyte imbalance. However, this is an uncommon side effect.| Is it okay to take Looz Enema every day?::: You should take Looz Enema for as long as advised by your doctor. You may also take it for as long as constipation lasts, which may be up to a week. For hepatic encephalopathy, the treatment may be longer, even several months.| Who should not be given Looz Enema?::: Looz Enema should not be given to patients who are allergic to it or are intolerant to lactose (cannot process lactose). It should also be avoided in patients having galactosemia, a rare health problem where the body cannot process galactose.| Can I take other laxatives along with Looz Enema?::: Usually, one laxative is sufficient to relieve constipation. In case you need more, your doctor may advise you to take one more laxative along with Looz Enema. The risk of side effects is more with two laxatives.| What if I take more than the recommended dose of Looz Enema?::: Taking more than the recommended dose of Looz Enema may cause abdominal pain, electrolyte imbalance and diarrhea, which may last for a couple of days.