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Constifin Benefits & Uses

Constifin is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Hernia

Constifin 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
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Constipation Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 15 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 300 mg magnesium hydroxide (milk of magnesia) and 1.25 ml liquid paraffin in 5 ml, dose should be taken at bedtime
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Constipation Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 10 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 300 mg magnesium hydroxide (milk of magnesia) and 1.25 ml liquid paraffin in 5 ml, dose should be taken at bedtime
Adult	Disease: Constipation Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 30 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 300 mg magnesium hydroxide (milk of magnesia) and 1.25 ml liquid paraffin in 5 ml, dose should be taken at bedtime
Geriatric	Disease: Constipation Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 30 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 300 mg magnesium hydroxide (milk of magnesia) and 1.25 ml liquid paraffin in 5 ml, dose should be taken at bedtime

Constifin Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Constifin is used -

Moderate

पेट दर्द
Anal irritation

Mild

Nausea or vomiting

Common

Dehydration
Diarrhoea

Unknown

Flushing
Excessive sweating

Constifin Related Warnings

Is the use of Constifin safe for pregnant women?

No research has not been done till date on the safety of Constifin for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.
Is the use of Constifin safe during breastfeeding?

Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Constifin for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Constifin on the Kidneys?

No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Constifin on kidney. So it is not known whether taking Constifin will cause side effects on kidney or not.
What is the effect of Constifin on the Liver?

There is no research available on the side effects of Constifin on the liver. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Constifin on the Heart?

In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Constifin on the heart, information on safety of Constifin for the heart is unavailable.

Severe Interaction of Constifin with Other Drugs

Constifin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Hydrocortisone

Aspirin

Atropine

Aspirin(ASA),Paracetamol,Caffeine

Salbutamol

Constifin Contraindications

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

Kidney Disease
Drug Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Constifin

Is this Constifin habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Constifin has not been reported.

Constifin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Constifin

There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Constifin with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Constifin

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Constifin.

Frequently asked Questions about Constifin

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I discontinue Constifin on my own without doctors advice?

Dr. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery

Yes, you can discontinue Constifin after getting relief from constipation but do not take Constifin for more than one week without consulting your doctor.