Encelax Syrup is a type of sugar that is used to treat constipation. It works by drawing water into the intestine, which makes the stool softer and easier to pass. Encelax Syrup should be taken as advised by your doctor. It may be taken with or without food. You may mix it with water or fruit juice if required. Use this medicine regularly to get the most benefit and try to take it at the same time(s) each day. Your dose may go up or down depending on how well it is working. Encelax Syrup takes at least 48 hours to work. Talk to your doctor if you are still constipated after three days. The most common side effects of Encelax Syrup are abdominal distension, cramps, and flatulence. These are usually mild and temporary. You can help avoid these by drinking plenty of fluids and taking your medicine between meals. Talk to your doctor straight away if you experience severe stomach pain, severe diarrhea, mood changes, or seizures. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have diabetes or if you are unable to digest milk sugar (lactose intolerant). If you use this medicine over a long period of time, your doctor may want you to have occasional blood tests to check the mineral levels (e.g. potassium and sodium). Do not take other laxative medicines while taking this medicine and check with your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

• Abdominal distension
• Flatulence

If you miss a dose of Encelax Syrup, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

Chemical Class::Dimeric Sugar Alcohol|Habit Forming::No|Therapeutic Class::GASTRO INTESTINAL|Action Class::Osmotic laxatives/Purgative

• Q. Q. How long does it take for Encelax Syrup to work??
  Ans: It takes about 2-3 days to see the benefits of the treatment. Talk to your doctor if you feel constipated even after 3 days of taking Encelax Syrup.
• Q. Q. What is Encelax Syrup used for??
  Ans: Encelax Syrup 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 (serious liver problem causing confusion, tremors and decreased level of consciousness).
• Q. Q. Is Encelax Syrup a laxative??
  Ans: Yes, Encelax Syrup 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.
• Q. Q. What are the side effects of taking Encelax Syrup??
  Ans: Encelax Syrup very commonly causes diarrhea, flatulence, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. Diarrhea and abdominal pain occur due to high dose and dose should be reduced in such cases. 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.
• Q. Q. Is it okay to take Encelax Syrup every day??
  Ans: You should take Encelax Syrup for as long as advised by your doctor. You may also take it for as long as constipation lasts, which may be upto a week. For hepatic encephalopathy, the treatment may be longer, may be several months.
• Q. Q. Who should not be given Encelax Syrup??
  Ans: Encelax Syrup 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 body cannot process galactose.
• Q. Q. Can I take other laxatives along with Encelax Syrup??
  Ans: Usually one laxative is sufficient to relieve constipation. In case you need it, your doctor may advise you to take one more laxative along with Encelax Syrup. The risk of side effects is more with 2 laxatives.
• Q. Q. What if I take more than the recommended dose of Encelax Syrup??
  Ans: Taking more than the recommended dose of Encelax Syrup may cause abdominal pain, electrolyte imbalance and diarrhea, which may last for a couple of days.

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