Cadilose Enema

About this Medicine

Cadilose Enema is a type of sugar used to treat constipation. It is known as a laxative and makes your stool easier to pass by drawing water into your bowel. It is also used to treat hepatic encephalopathy (a liver disease causing confusion, tremor, decreased level of consciousness). Cadilose Enema is given as an enema in patients who are hospitalized or are unable to take it by mouth. The most common side effects are application site irritation, nausea, and vomiting. These are usually mild and go away after a couple of days. You may also feel (or be) sick. You can help avoid the side effects by drinking plenty of fluids, taking your medicine between meals. Occasionally people develop serious side effects including severe stomach pain, severe diarrhea, mood changes, and seizures. Talk to your doctor straight away if you notice any of these.Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have diabetes or if you are unable to digest milk sugar (lactose intolerant). If you use this medicine over a long period of time, your doctor may want you to have occasional blood tests to check the mineral levels (e.g. potassium and sodium). Do not take other laxative medicines while taking this medicine and check with your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

How it Works

Cadilose Enema works by drawing water into the intestine through osmosis, which makes the stool soft and easier to pass.

Key Facts

Chemical Class :: Synthetic Disaccharide|Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: GASTRO INTESTINAL|Action Class :: Osmotic Laxatives / Purgatives

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