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Regut is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Sachet. Constipation are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Regut have also been explained below.
The optimal dosage of Regut is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Regut as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Regut normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Regut's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Regut's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Regut can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Regut in conditions like Galactosemia. Other contraindications of Regut have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Regut with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Regut, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Regut 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.
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Is the use of Regut safe for pregnant women?
Regut is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Regut safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Regut on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Regut on the Kidneys?
Regut is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Regut on the Liver?
Regut does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Regut on the Heart?
Regut is not harmful for the heart.
Regut 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 Regut unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Regut habit forming or addictive?
Regut is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Regut will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Regut only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Regut cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Regut
It is safe to take Regut with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Regut
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Regut.
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, Regut is one of the most frequently prescribed laxatives. Therefore, yes, Regut is safe to be used in diabetics.
Regut 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.
Regut is a disaccharide or a sugar which is a synthesized from fructose and galactose. It is used for the treatment of constipation majorly. In some cases, this drug is also given to treat liver diseases such as hepatic encephalopathy (decline in brain function that occurs as a result of severe liver disease).
Yes, Regut 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.
Constipation: Regut is non-digestible in human beings because of which, it passes as it is into the large intestine. The resident bacteria in the intestine act on it to convert it into lactic acid, acetic acid, and formic acid, drawing fluid into the stool and thus softening it. This makes it easier to pass the stool, and thus helps in relieving constipation.
Hepatic encephalopathy: In the event of liver failure, ammonia detoxification is difficult. If the level of ammonia in the bloodstream increases, it can reach the brain and damage it. Thus it is important to get rid of the excess ammonia. Regut pulls ammonia from the bloodstream and helps in discharging it via the stool, thus preventing brain damage.
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