Defelex Benefits & Uses

Defelex is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)

Other Benefits

Hepatic Encephalopathy

Defelex Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Constipation Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 15 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Constipation Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 15 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Constipation Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 15 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Constipation Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 5 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Constipation Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 5 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Defelex Related Warnings

Is the use of Defelex safe for pregnant women?

Side effects of Defelex during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.

Unknown
Is the use of Defelex safe during breastfeeding?

No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Defelex on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Defelex will cause side effects or not.

Unknown
What is the effect of Defelex on the Kidneys?

There is no research available on the side effects of Defelex on kidney. Therefore, its impact is unknown.

Unknown
What is the effect of Defelex on the Liver?

Information about safety of Defelex for the liver is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

Unknown
What is the effect of Defelex on the Heart?

Side effects of Defelex on heart are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.

Unknown

Defelex Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Defelex unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Allergy
Gastrointestinal Bleeding

Frequently asked Questions about Defelex

Is this Defelex habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Defelex.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Defelex as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Defelex only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Defelex cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Defelex Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Defelex

There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Defelex with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Defelex

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Defelex with alcohol.

Unknown