Torrelax Information

Torrelax is a prescription medicine that is available as a Syrup. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Constipation. The alternative uses of Torrelax have also been explained below.

The correct dosage of Torrelax depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

The most common side effects of Torrelax are Abdominal distension, Abdominal Pain, Diarrhoea. These side effects of Torrelax are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Torrelax is Unknown for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Torrelax related warnings talks about Torrelax's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

The section on Torrelax contraindications lists all such conditions.

Additionally, Torrelax may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Torrelax is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.

Torrelax Benefits & Uses
Torrelax Dosage & How to Take
Torrelax Side Effects
Torrelax Related Warnings
Torrelax Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Torrelax
Torrelax Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Torrelax Benefits & Uses

Torrelax is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)

Other Benefits

Hepatic Encephalopathy

Torrelax 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	Disease: Constipation Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 15 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Constipation Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 15 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Constipation Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 15 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Constipation Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 5 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Constipation Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 5 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Torrelax Related Warnings

Is the use of Torrelax safe for pregnant women?

It is not known what effect Torrelax will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.

Unknown
Is the use of Torrelax safe during breastfeeding?

Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Torrelax for breastfeeding women are not known.

Unknown
What is the effect of Torrelax on the Kidneys?

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

Unknown
What is the effect of Torrelax on the Liver?

There is no research available on the side effects of Torrelax on the liver. Therefore, its impact is unknown.

Unknown
What is the effect of Torrelax on the Heart?

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

Unknown

Torrelax Contraindications

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

Allergy
Gastrointestinal Bleeding

Frequently asked Questions about Torrelax

Is this Torrelax habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Torrelax.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Torrelax. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Torrelax only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Torrelax for mental disorders.

No

Torrelax Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Torrelax

Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Torrelax, due to a lack of research on this.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Torrelax

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Torrelax with alcohol.

Unknown