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Laxive Powder Uses, Dose, Ingredients, Side Effects

Laxive Powder is a proprietary Ayurvedic medicine manufactured by Gufic Biosciences Ltd. It is mainly used to treat constipation and piles. 

Uses and dose

Laxive Powder Indications:
Constipation, piles, fissure in ano and fistula

Dosage: 1-2 teaspoon at bed time.

With western medicines
Seek your doctor’s advice if you are taking this product along with other western (allopathic/modern) medicines. Some Ayurvedic herbs can interact with modern medicine.
If both Ayurvedic and allopathic medicines are advised together, then it is best to take allopathic medicine first, wait for 30 minutes and then, after a gap of 15 – 30 minutes, take Ayurvedic medicine or as directed by the physician.

Can this be used while taking Homeopathic medicine?
Yes. This product does not react with homeopathic medicine.

With supplements like multivitamin tablets, Omega 3 fatty acids etc?
Yes. Generally, this product goes well with most of the dietary supplements. However, if you are taking more than one product per day, please consult your doctor for an opinion.

Duration

How long to take?
This medicine can be taken for a period of 6 – 8 weeks as per doctors advice. After that time, usually the dose is gradually reduced and the medicine is stopped in next 6 weeks of time.

Ingredients

Laxive Powder Ingredients:
Each 5 grams contains extract equivalent to
Sonamukhi – Cassia angustifolia – 0.25 grams – It is mainly used as a blood purifier, laxative- for relieving constipation and to treat skin diseases.
Haritaki – Terminalia chebula – 0.50 grams – It is widely used laxative to relieve constipation, relives inflammation, piles, improves digestive power,  anti aging, rejuvenative.
Powder of Isabgol – Plantago ovate – 2 grams – Ayurvedic herb used for the treatment of constipation, distention of abdomen, herpes, piles.
Saunf – Foeniculum vulgare – 0.15 grams

Side effects

Laxive Powder Side effects:
There are no recorded side effects with this medicine.
It is usually prescribed in a lower dose during lactation and in children.
Consult your doctor for its usage during pregnancy.
Store in a cool dry place, away from sunlight.

Package, manufacturer and shelf life

Presentation: 100 grams

Manufactured By: Gufic Herbal Company

Shelf life – 3 years from the date of manufacture.

Please consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
This article is written by Dr. Janardhana V Hebbar BAMS, MD (Ayu), PGDPSM, Managing Director, Easy Ayurveda Hospital.
It is reviewed by Dr. Raviganesh Mogra BAMS, MD (Ayu), Chief Medical Officer, Easy Ayurveda Hospital

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