Fostitol Syrup

1. Clinical Overview

Fostitol Syrup is a combination of a stool-softening medicine and a live bacteria that is effective in treating constipation. This prescription medicine helps in the easy passage of stools and promotes growth of good bacteria in guts to improve digestion.Fostitol Syrup is taken with food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.The most common side effects are flatulence, bloating and stomach cramps. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. Lifestyle modifications like having a fiber-rich diet, increase fluid intake and regular exercise can help you to get better results.Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. You should also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

2. Side Effects

Possible side effects associated with Fostitol Syrup:

• Flatulence
• Stomach cramp
• Bloating

3. Drug Interactions

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4. Trusted Substitutes (Same Salt)

Medicines with the same composition (Lactitol (10gm) ):