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Plefate 5mg Oral Suspension

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Product introduction

Plefate 5mg Oral Suspension is a medicine used to treat constipation. It is a laxative and helps you empty your bowels. It works by increasing movement in the intestine and provides relief from constipation.

Plefate 5mg Oral Suspension stimulates passage of stools and treats constipation

Uses of Plefate Oral Suspension

Benefits of Plefate Oral Suspension

In Treatment of Constipation

Plefate 5mg Oral Suspension is a laxative that treats constipation by drawing water into the bowels thereby making stools softer and easier to pass. This medicine may take 6 to 12 hours to start working, therefore it is best to take it at bedtime. Take it as instructed even if it seems that it is not working as expected. Talk to your doctor if you are still constipated. Constipation is a common problem that can cause significant pain and discomfort. This medicine can relieve discomfort and improve your quality of life. To prevent constipation from happening it may help to eat more high-fiber foods including fruit and vegetables and drink plenty of water.

Side effects of Plefate Oral Suspension

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Plefate

  • Abdominal pain
  • Abdominal cramp
  • Abdominal discomfort
  • Diarrhea

How to use Plefate Oral Suspension

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Plefate 5mg Oral Suspension may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Plefate 5mg Oral Suspension.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Plefate 5mg Oral Suspension 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
Plefate 5mg Oral Suspension is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Plefate 5mg Oral Suspension alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Plefate 5mg Oral Suspension in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Plefate 5mg Oral Suspension in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

  • Together with Plefate 5mg Oral Suspension, taking a fiber-rich diet containing whole grain bread and cereals, bran, fruits and green leafy vegetables, is essential to maintain healthy bowel function.
  • Avoid taking a Plefate 5mg Oral Suspension for more than 1 week, unless prescribed by the doctor, as it leads to dependency on the laxative action to produce a bowel movement. 
  • Take Plefate 5mg Oral Suspension after 2 hours from other medicines, as it may interfere with the absorption of other medicines.
  • Plefate 5mg Oral Suspension should be preferably taken at bedtime because it requires 6 to 8 hours to show impact.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Diphenylmethane Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL
Action Class
Stimulant laxatives/purgative

Patient concerns

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1.5 month paignant.visit with BT Nw filling pain on belly.why this pain is she feeling. My wife filling pain on lower abdomen
Dr. Sonu Balhara Ahlawat
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Does she have constipation
My maximum result was in my constipation condition.in that case, when i pressurise for bowel excreate then automatically a drop of white discharge come out through penis
Dr. Praveen Pushkar
Urology
Its normal avoid constipation
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References

  1. Sodium Picosulfate. Guildford, Surrey: SANOFI; 2005 [revised 16 Sep. 2017]. [Accessed 27 Mar 2019] (online) Available from:External Link

Marketer details

Name: Plenum Biotech
Address: Plot Number 463, Industrial Area Phase 1, Panchkula – 134113
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: February, 2025

A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Plefate 5mg Oral Suspension. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.

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Email ID: [email protected]
Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India

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170.0 ml in 1 bottle
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