Emty is a prescription drug, available for use as Solution. It is primarily used for the treatment of Constipation. Emty also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Emty. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Emty as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Emty normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Emty's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Mild while nursing. It is important to know if Emty has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Emty related warnings section.
Emty is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Galactosemia are examples of such conditions. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Emty contraindications section.
Besides this, Emty may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Emty is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Emty is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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 |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Emty is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Emty safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Emty safely.
Is the use of Emty safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Emty for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Emty on the Kidneys?
Using Emty does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Emty on the Liver?
Emty is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Emty on the Heart?
Emty is completely safe for the heart.
Emty should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Emty unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Emty habit forming or addictive?
Emty is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Emty will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Emty only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Emty for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Emty
You can take Emty with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Emty
Information about the interaction of Emty and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Chronic constipation is one of the very common gastrointestinal problems faced by the people suffering from diabetes. The goal of therapy should be to ease symptoms and facilitate defecation. The primary goal of treatment is to change lifestyle by incorporating physical activity, changing diet, eating more fiber, etc. to decrease constipation. The second line of treatment is to recommend an osmotic laxative and in that category, Emty is one of the most frequently prescribed laxatives. Therefore, yes, Emty is safe to be used in diabetics.
Emty can cause diarrhea and as a result, dehydration. Therefore, you must talk to your doctor when you experience any symptoms of dehydration like dry mouth, rapid heartbeat, feeling dizzy, lack of energy, etc. Your doctor will advise you on whether to continue taking Emty or go for an alternative medicine. In the meantime, you can ORS for relief from dehydration.
Emty is available in the form of liquid to be taken orally. For the management of constipation, it is usually, taken once a day and for the management of a liver disease, it is usually taken 3 to 4 times a day. It is important to take the quantity exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Taking higher or the lower dose may have an adverse effect, therefore, one should always be compliant with the prescription label or doctor's recommendation.
Yes, Emty can be used for the prevention of stroke. It gets fermented in the intestine and in the process, a large amount of hydrogen is produced which acts as an anti-oxidant and thus, prevents stroke. However, a large number of studies is still required to validate the association.
You might have to take Emty for as long as constipation or hepatic encephalopathy lasts. For constipation, your doctor might prescribe it for a week. For hepatic encephalopathy, your doctor might prescribe it for several months. It is extremely important that you take Emty for as long as it is prescribed your doctor.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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References
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