Polycarbophil Calcium (Polycarbophil Calcium)
Overview of Polycarbophil Calcium
Polycarbophil calcium is a bulk laxative.It absorbs water in GIT to form a MUCILAGINOUS mass which increases volume of feces and hence promote peristalsis.
Indication of Polycarbophil Calcium
Polycarbophil Calcium is primarily indicated in conditions like Constipation, Irritable bowel syndrome, and can also be given in adjunctive therapy as an alternative drug of choice in Diarrhoea, Hyperlipidaemia.
Contraindication of Polycarbophil Calcium
Polycarbophil Calcium is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity.
Side Effects of Polycarbophil Calcium
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Polycarbophil Calcium, which give rise to further complications include Intestinal obstruction.,The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Polycarbophil Calcium include Hypersensitivity reactions.,The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Polycarbophil Calcium are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Abdominal distension, Flatulence.
Precautions of Polycarbophil Calcium
There is a risk of intestinal or oesophageal obstruction and fecal impaction,esp if suchlaxatives are swallowed dry. Polycarbophil calcium should be always taken with sufficient fluid. polycarbophil calcium should not be taken by patients who have difficulty in swallowing.