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Laxidol

Product Composition

Manufacturer of Each 5 ml contains:- Liquid Paraffin I.P 1.25 ml Milk of Magnesia I.P 3.75 ml Sodium Picosulphate BP 3.33 mg

Packaging Details

170 ml

Product Description

LAXIDOL Suspension

Liquid Paraffin 1.25 mL + Milk of Magnesia 3.75 mL + Sodium Picosulfate 3.33 mg per 5 mL

LAXIDOL Suspension is a sugar-free oral laxative formulation containing Liquid Paraffin, Milk of Magnesia and Sodium Picosulfate. The three ingredients provide complementary laxative actions: lubrication, osmotic softening and stimulation of intestinal movement.

The uploaded artwork clearly shows Rx, Sugar Free, and Saunf flavouring. The artwork does not clearly show the bottle volume, so I have not assumed a pack size.

1. Product Information

Parameter	Details
Brand Name	LAXIDOL Suspension
Dosage Form	Oral Suspension
Therapeutic Category	Laxative
Liquid Paraffin IP	1.25 mL / 5 mL
Milk of Magnesia IP	3.75 mL / 5 mL
Sodium Picosulfate BP	3.33 mg / 5 mL
Base	Non-syrupy base
Flavour	Saunf
Sugar Status	Sugar Free
Route	Oral
Prescription marking on artwork	Rx
Pack Size	Not visible on supplied artwork

2. Composition

Each 5 mL contains:

Liquid Paraffin IP – 1.25 mL
Milk of Magnesia IP – 3.75 mL
Sodium Picosulfate BP – 3.33 mg
Non-Syrupy Base – q.s.

Product characteristics

Sugar Free
Saunf flavour
Oral suspension
Three-way laxative formulation
Intended for constipation management

3. What is LAXIDOL Suspension Used For?

LAXIDOL is intended for the relief of constipation.

Constipation may involve:

Infrequent bowel movements
Hard or dry stools
Difficulty passing stools
Straining during bowel movements
A feeling of incomplete bowel evacuation

Sodium picosulfate is a stimulant laxative used for short-term relief of occasional constipation, while magnesium hydroxide is a saline laxative used for occasional constipation.

The exact indication and duration of treatment for LAXIDOL should follow the product’s approved prescribing information.

4. How LAXIDOL Works

LAXIDOL combines three different approaches to bowel evacuation:

1. Liquid Paraffin

Lubricant action

2. Milk of Magnesia

Osmotic/saline laxative action

3. Sodium Picosulfate

Stimulant laxative action

Overall concept

Lubricates stool + increases water in the bowel + stimulates intestinal movement

This combination can facilitate softer and easier bowel evacuation.

5. Liquid Paraffin – 1.25 mL

Liquid paraffin, also known as mineral oil, is a lubricant laxative.

It coats the stool and intestinal contents, helping reduce friction and facilitating passage through the bowel.

Simplified action

Liquid Paraffin → lubricates intestinal contents → reduces friction → facilitates stool passage

Its role in the formulation is therefore primarily to make stool passage easier.

6. Milk of Magnesia – 3.75 mL

Milk of Magnesia is a suspension of magnesium hydroxide.

Magnesium hydroxide acts as a saline/osmotic laxative. It retains water within the gastrointestinal tract, helping soften stool and promote bowel movement.

Magnesium hydroxide is officially described as a saline laxative for occasional constipation, and some labels report bowel movement typically within about ½ to 6 hours, although the response can vary between individuals and formulations.

Simplified action

Magnesium Hydroxide → increases water in bowel → softens stool → facilitates bowel movement

7. Sodium Picosulfate – 3.33 mg

Sodium picosulfate is a stimulant laxative.

It increases intestinal activity, promoting bowel movement.

The current UK patient information for sodium picosulfate describes it as a stimulant laxative that increases bowel movements and is used for short-term occasional constipation.

Simplified action

Sodium Picosulfate → stimulates intestinal activity → increases bowel movement → facilitates evacuation

8. Combined Action

The three ingredients complement one another:

Ingredient	Primary Action
Liquid Paraffin	Lubricates stool and intestinal contents
Milk of Magnesia	Osmotic/saline laxative; helps soften stool
Sodium Picosulfate	Stimulates intestinal movement

Overall action

Lubrication + stool softening + bowel stimulation

This provides a multi-mechanism approach to constipation management.

9. Potential Therapeutic Benefits

When appropriately prescribed, LAXIDOL may help:

Relieve occasional constipation
Facilitate passage of hard stools
Reduce difficulty during bowel evacuation
Improve bowel movement frequency
Promote easier stool passage
Provide complementary laxative actions

The product should be positioned as a constipation-relief medicine, rather than as a weight-loss product.

Sodium picosulfate products specifically state that they are laxatives for constipation and should not be used for weight loss.

10. Suggested Dosage

The artwork provides the composition per 5 mL, but it does not provide a dosage schedule.

Therefore, for the commercial website, I recommend:

Dosage and duration should be taken as directed by the physician. Do not exceed the recommended dose.

I would not publish a fixed adult dose for LAXIDOL until you confirm the dosage stated in your approved product insert/PI.

This is particularly important because the product contains three laxative ingredients, and excessive laxative use can result in diarrhoea, dehydration and electrolyte disturbances.

11. How to Take LAXIDOL

Shake the suspension well before use.
Measure the required quantity accurately.
Use a measuring cup/spoon rather than an ordinary household spoon.
Take only the prescribed/recommended quantity.
Maintain adequate fluid intake unless fluid restriction has been advised by a doctor.
Do not take additional laxatives without medical advice.
Do not use continuously for prolonged periods without medical review.

Comparable magnesium hydroxide suspensions specifically instruct patients to shake well before use and not to exceed the recommended daily dose.

12. Expected Onset of Action

The response depends on the individual and the exact formulation.

Magnesium hydroxide products commonly produce a bowel movement within approximately ½ to 6 hours, while sodium picosulfate oral liquids are generally used as short-term stimulant laxatives.

Website wording:

The onset of bowel movement may vary depending on the individual, dose and clinical condition.

Avoid claiming “instant constipation relief” or guaranteeing a specific onset time for LAXIDOL.

13. Common Side Effects

Possible adverse effects include:

Gastrointestinal

Abdominal cramps
Abdominal discomfort
Loose stools
Diarrhoea
Nausea
Increased bowel movements
Bloating

Excessive laxative activity may result in significant diarrhoea and fluid loss.

14. Important Safety Information

LAXIDOL should not be used simply to treat unexplained abdominal symptoms.

Seek medical advice before use if the patient has:

Severe abdominal pain
Nausea or vomiting
Suspected intestinal obstruction
Severe dehydration
Rectal bleeding
A sudden change in bowel habits
Persistent constipation
Inflammatory bowel disease
Significant kidney disease

Sodium picosulfate patient information specifically warns against use in conditions such as intestinal obstruction, ileus, severe dehydration, serious abdominal conditions and severe abdominal pain with nausea/vomiting.

15. Kidney Disease

This is an important precaution because the product contains Milk of Magnesia, a magnesium-containing laxative.

Patients with kidney disease may have impaired magnesium elimination.

Magnesium hydroxide product labeling advises patients with kidney disease to consult a doctor before use.

Recommended website statement:

Patients with kidney disease should consult their physician before using LAXIDOL.

16. Dehydration and Electrolyte Imbalance

Excessive or prolonged use of laxatives can result in:

Dehydration
Excessive diarrhoea
Weakness
Electrolyte abnormalities
Dizziness
Reduced blood pressure in severe cases

This risk is particularly important when multiple laxative mechanisms are combined.

Do not exceed the recommended dose.

17. Drug Interactions

Patients should inform their doctor or pharmacist about all medicines they are taking.

Particular attention may be required with medicines that:

Are sensitive to changes in gastrointestinal absorption
Can cause electrolyte abnormalities
Affect kidney function
Require stable electrolyte levels
Have a narrow therapeutic index

Magnesium-containing laxatives can interact with certain prescription medicines, and product labeling recommends consulting a doctor or pharmacist when taking prescription drugs.

18. Pregnancy

If pregnant or planning pregnancy:

Consult a healthcare professional before using LAXIDOL.

Constipation during pregnancy should preferably be managed with appropriate dietary, fluid and lifestyle measures first, with medicines selected according to clinical need.

19. Breastfeeding

Consult a healthcare professional before using LAXIDOL while breastfeeding.

The clinician should consider the complete three-component formulation and the patient’s individual circumstances.

20. Elderly Patients

Older adults may have increased susceptibility to:

Dehydration
Electrolyte disturbances
Kidney impairment
Drug interactions

Repeated or prolonged laxative use should therefore be medically reviewed.

21. Children

Do not automatically use the adult formulation or adult dosage in children.

Recommended website wording:

Use in children should be only on the advice of a qualified healthcare professional.

The appropriate paediatric dose and minimum age for LAXIDOL should be taken from the approved product information.

22. Long-Term Use

LAXIDOL should not be positioned as a medicine for indefinite daily use.

For sodium picosulfate products, persistent constipation or the need for continued laxative treatment warrants medical evaluation. One current patient leaflet advises medical review if the patient does not improve or becomes worse after five days.

Magnesium hydroxide labeling similarly advises medical review when a laxative is needed for more than one week.

Website wording:

If constipation persists or repeatedly returns, consult a physician to identify the underlying cause rather than continuing laxative treatment without evaluation.

23. When to Seek Immediate Medical Attention

Stop self-treatment and seek medical attention if there is:

Severe or persistent abdominal pain
Abdominal swelling with inability to pass stool or gas
Persistent vomiting
Rectal bleeding
Black/tarry stools
Severe diarrhoea
Signs of dehydration
Severe weakness or dizziness
No bowel movement despite appropriate treatment

Rectal bleeding or failure to have a bowel movement after laxative use can indicate a condition requiring medical evaluation.

24. LAXIDOL and Constipation

Constipation can have many causes, including:

Low dietary fibre
Insufficient fluid intake
Reduced physical activity
Changes in routine
Certain medicines
Older age
Underlying gastrointestinal disorders

Sodium picosulfate patient information recommends measures such as adequate fluid intake, dietary fibre, exercise and responding to the natural urge to empty the bowel as part of constipation management.

LAXIDOL should therefore be used as part of an appropriate constipation-management strategy rather than as a substitute for addressing lifestyle or underlying causes.

25. Lifestyle Measures for Constipation

Patients may benefit from:

Adequate fluids

Drink sufficient water unless medically restricted.

Fibre-rich diet

Include appropriate quantities of:

Fruits
Vegetables
Whole grains
Pulses

Physical activity

Regular movement can support normal bowel function.

Regular toilet routine

Do not repeatedly ignore the urge to pass stool.

These measures can help prevent recurrent constipation.

26. Sugar-Free Formulation

The uploaded artwork specifically states:

SUGAR FREE

This can be highlighted as a product feature.

However, sugar-free should not be presented as a claim that LAXIDOL is automatically suitable for every person with diabetes. Patients should consider the complete formulation and follow professional advice.

27. Saunf Flavour

The artwork displays:

Saunf

This can be described as the product’s flavour profile.

Website wording:

LAXIDOL Suspension is presented as a sugar-free suspension with Saunf flavour.

28. Storage

Store LAXIDOL:

In a cool, dry place
Away from direct sunlight
Away from excessive heat
In the original, tightly closed container
Out of reach of children
According to the storage conditions printed on the final marketed pack

Do not use after the expiry date.

29. Key Product Features