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Muvmend Benefits & Uses

Muvmend is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)

Other Benefits

Muvmend 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: Hepatic Encephalopathy Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 30 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	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: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Constipation Before or After Meal: Either 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

Muvmend Related Warnings

Is the use of Muvmend safe for pregnant women?

Muvmend is safe to take during pregnancy.

Safe
Is the use of Muvmend safe during breastfeeding?

Muvmend may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.

Mild
What is the effect of Muvmend on the Kidneys?

There are no side effects of Muvmend on the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Muvmend on the Liver?

Muvmend is not harmful for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Muvmend on the Heart?

Muvmend is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Muvmend with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Bisacodyl

Docusate

Olmesartan,Amlodipine,Hydrochlorothiazide

Amiodarone

Salbutamol

Amoxicillin,Omeprazole,Clarithromycin

Muvmend Contraindications

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

Diabetes
Allergy
Galactosemia

Frequently asked Questions about Muvmend

Is this Muvmend habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Muvmend is addictive.

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

Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Muvmend since it will not make you feel sleepy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Muvmend should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

No, Muvmend cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Muvmend Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Muvmend

Taking Muvmend with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Muvmend

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Muvmend with alcohol will be.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Muvmend

Question almost 6 years ago

Can Muvmend be used in children?

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

Yes, Muvmend 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.

Question about 6 years ago

What is Muvmend?

Dr. MBBS , General Physician, Other, Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Muvmend 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).

Question almost 6 years ago

Is Muvmend safe for diabetics?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

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, Muvmend is one of the most frequently prescribed laxatives. Therefore, yes, Muvmend is safe to be used in diabetics.

Question over 5 years ago

How long can I take Muvmend?

Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

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

Question almost 6 years ago

How to take Muvmend?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

Muvmend 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.