Swiftolac Syrup is a type of sugar used to treat constipation. It is known as a laxative and makes your stool easier to pass by drawing water into your bowel. It is also used to treat hepatic encephalopathy (a liver disease causing confusion, tremor, decreased level of consciousness). Swiftolac Syrup can be taken with or without food. You should take this medicine as advised by your doctor. Use this medicine regularly to get the maximum 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. Do not take more than you are advised to and, if you miss a dose, do not take an extra one to make up for it. This medicine takes at least 48 hours to work. Talk to your doctor if you are still constipated after 3 days. The most common side effects are nausea and vomiting. These are usually mild and go away after a couple of days. Occasionally people develop serious side effects including severe diarrhea and electrolyte imbalance. Talk to your doctor straight away if you notice any of these. 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.

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea

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

• Q. Q. How long does it take for Swiftolac 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 Swiftolac Syrup.
• Q. Q. What is Swiftolac Syrup used for??
  Ans: Swiftolac 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 which is a serious liver problem causing confusion, tremors and decreased level of consciousness.
• Q. Q. Is Swiftolac Syrup a laxative??
  Ans: Yes, Swiftolac 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 Swiftolac Syrup??
  Ans: Swiftolac Syrup 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.
• Q. Q. Is it okay to take Swiftolac Syrup every day??
  Ans: You should take Swiftolac Syrup 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.
• Q. Q. Who should not be given Swiftolac Syrup??
  Ans: Swiftolac 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 the body cannot process galactose.
• Q. Q. Can I take other laxatives along with Swiftolac Syrup??
  Ans: 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 Swiftolac Syrup. The risk of side effects is more with two laxatives.
• Q. Q. What if I take more than the recommended dose of Swiftolac Syrup??
  Ans: Taking more than the recommended dose of Swiftolac Syrup may cause abdominal pain, electrolyte imbalance and diarrhea, which may last for a couple of days.
• Q. Q. How should Swiftolac Syrup be taken??
  Ans: You should take the prescribed amount in the measuring cup or spoon that is provided with the medicine. You can take it with water or fruit juice if you find it very sweet. Drink plenty of water for better results. Swallow it as soon as you keep it in mouth to prevent tooth decay which can occur if you take it for a longer time.

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