Melfalax Information
Melfalax is an allopathic medicine Secondary and off-label uses of Melfalax have also been mentioned below. The correct dosage of Melfalax depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Melfalax Benefits & Uses
Melfalax is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
Melfalax 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 |
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| Adult(Female) |
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| Geriatric |
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Melfalax Side Effects
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Melfalax is used -
Moderate
- Anemia (Read More - Home Remedies for Anaemia)
- Reduced blood platelets
- Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)
- Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
- Peripheral Edema
Mild
- Nausea or vomiting
- Dyspepsia
- Loss of appetite
- Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
- पेट दर्द
Unknown
- Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)
- Hair Loss
- Diarrhoea
- Infection
- Abdominal cramp
Melfalax Related Warnings
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Is the use of Melfalax safe for pregnant women?
Melfalax should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Severe -
Is the use of Melfalax safe during breastfeeding?
Melfalax should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
Severe -
What is the effect of Melfalax on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Melfalax on kidney have been reported.
Mild -
What is the effect of Melfalax on the Liver?
Melfalax has very mild side effects on the liver.
Mild -
What is the effect of Melfalax on the Heart?
Side effects of Melfalax rarely affect the heart.
Mild
Severe Interaction of Melfalax with Other Drugs
Melfalax should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Melfalax Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Melfalax unless your doctor advises you to do so -
- Anemia
- Neutropenia
- Blood Cancer
- Kidney Disease
- Liver Disease
Frequently asked Questions about Melfalax
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Is this Melfalax habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Melfalax has not been reported.
No -
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Melfalax you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Dangerous -
Is it safe?
Melfalax should be used only after doctor's advice.
Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise -
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Melfalax is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
No
Melfalax Interactions with Food and Alcohol
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Interaction between Food and Melfalax
It is safe to take Melfalax with food.
Safe -
Interaction between Alcohol and Melfalax
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Melfalax with alcohol.
Unknown
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