ND Lex 5mg Syrup 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.

ND Lex 5mg Syrup stimulates passage of stools and treats constipation

Uses of ND Lex Syrup

Treatment of Constipation

Benefits of ND Lex Syrup

In Treatment of Constipation

ND Lex 5mg Syrup 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 ND Lex Syrup

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 ND Lex

Abdominal pain
Abdominal cramp
Abdominal discomfort
Diarrhea

How to use ND Lex Syrup

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. ND Lex 5mg Syrup 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 ND Lex 5mg Syrup.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

ND Lex 5mg Syrup 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

ND Lex 5mg Syrup 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 ND Lex 5mg Syrup 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 ND Lex 5mg Syrup in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of ND Lex 5mg Syrup in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

ND Lex 5mg Syrup

₹80.0/Syrup

Colax Syrup

Strassenburg Pharmaceuticals.Ltd

₹120/syrup

50% costlier

Pico-Soft Syrup

Chem + Med Pharmaceuticals

₹84/syrup

5% costlier

Gerbisa L Syrup

Zydus Cadila

₹202.6/syrup

153% costlier

Ultralax Syrup

Obsurge Biotech Ltd

₹84.48/syrup

6% costlier

Alpicno 5mg/5ml Syrup

Alkem Laboratories Ltd

₹23.56/syrup

71% cheaper

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Quick tips

Together with ND Lex 5mg Syrup, 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 ND Lex 5mg Syrup 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 ND Lex 5mg Syrup after 2 hours from other medicines, as it may interfere with the absorption of other medicines.
ND Lex 5mg Syrup should be preferably taken at bedtime because it requires 6 to 8 hours to show impact.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Diphenylmethane Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

GASTRO INTESTINAL

Action Class

Stimulant laxatives/purgative

Patient concerns

My gastric problem is regular almost, and my stool is not clear and it is not regular. So hair is falling what should I do??? My gastric problem is regular almost. Stool is not clear. What should I do???

Dr. Kunal Parasar

Surgical Gastroenterology

Tablet pantoprazole 40 mg once daily for 6 weeks nd syrup lactulose 2 teaspoon daily night

During pregnancy Rabemac-dsr tablet or ALKACITRAL syrup safe or not

Dr. Megha Gupta

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Hi PATIENT Rabemac is safer than the syrup in early pregnancy. Syrups can be used only after 2 nd trimester.

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References

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