LACTIHEP PLUS ORAL EMULSION is a combination of Liquid Paraffin, Milk of Magnesia and Sodium Picosulphate which belongs to the group of medicines called Laxatives and Antacids respectively. It is indicated for short term management of constipation associated with piles, anal fissure, cardiovascular disorder, hernia, pre and post- operative condition, endoscopy, for bowel clearance before radioscopy. It also relieves sour stomach and heartburn.

Before starting the management with LACTIHEP PLUS ORAL EMULSION, your doctor might ask you to take some diagnostic tests. LACTIHEP PLUS ORAL EMULSION is not recommended for use in patients having kidney diseases, intestinal obstructions and undiagnosed abdominal pain. LACTIHEP PLUS ORAL EMULSION should be used with caution in pregnant and breast-feeding women. Consult with your doctor before taking. LACTIHEP PLUS ORAL EMULSION is not recommended for use in children.

The most common side effects of using LACTIHEP PLUS ORAL EMULSION are diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, muscle weakness, very dry mouth, extreme thirst, rectal bleeding, abdominal cramps, dizziness, and gastrointestinal disturbances. Consult your doctor if any of the above side effects worsen or persists for a longer duration.