Dr. Mayank Yadav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Laxaid 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.

Dr. Braj Bhushan Ojha BAMS , Gastroenterology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Ayurveda, Sexology, Diabetology

Yes, Laxaid can be used in children. Constipation is one of the highly prevalent problems in childhood. In children above 6 months of age, dietary modifications are recommended for the prevention and management of constipation, however, if there is no respite, osmotic laxatives such as lactulose have been found to be effective.

Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

You might have to take Laxaid 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 Laxaid for as long as it is prescribed your doctor. 

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, one can have an allergic reaction to Laxaid. In case you develop an allergic reaction, please stop using Laxaid and talk to your doctor immediately. 

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

Self-medicating and then discontinuing Laxaid as per one's own will can have detrimental effects on one's health as there are chances of a relapse. It is thus recommended that one takes Laxaid as prescribed by the doctor and continues with the treatment as per the recommendations.