KONSIL-D

Konsil-D Information

Konsil-D is a medicine known under the generic name of Psyllium, also available under several other brand names. It is a drug that belongs to a subgroup of the laxatives class of medication, namely to the bulk forming laxatives. These medicines act by absorbing the liquid present in the intestines causing the patient’s stool to become softer and bulkier, thus easier to pass.

Konsil-D Indications

As with all laxative medications, Konsil-D is generally employed in the case of patients suffering from constipation as its main action is directed at relieving this medical condition. In certain cases, this medicine may also be used for the treatment of diarrhea and it may also be employed to lower the patient’s cholesterol levels. Other uses for this pharmaceutical product are also possible. If you would like to obtain more information regarding your Konsil-D prescription it is best to ask your prescribing health care professional.

Konsil-D Warnings

Konsil-D should not be taken by patients that are affected by fecal impaction or intestinal obstruction. Also, this medicine should not be administered to patients that have difficulties swallowing, or to patients that present such symptoms as rectal bleeding, nausea, vomiting or abdominal pain. In such cases the examining health care specialist will provide you with alternative methods of treatment that are much better suited to your medical condition.

Konsil-D may not be suitable for the treatment of pregnant females. If you are, or plan to become pregnant in the near future it is best to discuss the available therapy options with your personal physician before starting a treatment with this medicine. Also, alternative means of treatment may be better suited for the treatment of female patients that are breast feeding a baby. At this time it is not known whether this medicine passes into breast milk and if it may harm a nursing infant or not.

Konsil-D Intake Guidelines

Konsil-D should be taken exactly as prescribed by the health care professional in order to obtain the best effects from the therapy. If any of the following information differs from your prescriber’s instructions you should take Konsil-D as indicated by your physician. The following guidelines are informational only and may not apply in all cases.

Konsil-D needs to be taken with a large quantity – typically a full glass – of water or another liquid. Taking it with an insufficient quantity of liquid may lead to the medicine swelling in the patient’s throat causing choking. In case you are also taking other oral medication, you should take the laxative within no less than 2 hours from the other medicine.

Konsil-D Dosage

Your prescriber will determine the appropriate medication dosage that you should swallow with every intake. Konsil-D may be taken in 1 to 3 daily intakes and the treatment may continue for a few days. The therapy duration, the exact number of daily intakes as well as the medicine dosage to be employed with every intake will be provided by your personal health care provider after carefully considering a number of factors that are specific to your case. You should only follow your prescriber’s indications regarding the dosage. Never use the medication dosage that has been prescribed to another individual or even a dosage that you have been prescribed in the past. Using an inappropriate dosage may yield different effects than expected while also increasing the chances of side effects.

Konsil-D Overdose

It is not known at this time what the exact symptoms of an overdose with Konsil-D are; however, it is expected that an overdose is manifested through nausea and vomiting along with abdominal pain, or other gastro-intestinal related symptoms. As an overdose may result in severe consequences, it is best that you avoid taking large doses of this medicine or employing it for prolonged periods of time. In the event that you suspect an overdose with Konsil-D you should seek immediate medical attention in order to prevent and / or reverse the possible adverse effects.

Konsil-D Missed Dose

If you happen to miss a dose of Konsil-D, this is not likely to cause any severe consequences. However, missing two or more doses may impact the effectiveness of the therapy diminishing its benefits. As such, it is best that you take the necessary precautions to reduce the chances of forgetting to take the medicine. In most cases, this implies setting up a strict intake schedule, and your personal physician may be able to assist you in this matter.

If you happen to miss one of your Konsil-D doses it is best to take it as soon as possible. If the time for another dose is almost due, you should altogether skip taking the missed dose; avoid taking double doses of the medicine.

Konsil-D Side Effects

Several side effects are possible while following a therapy course with Konsil-D. Among these, the most severe are hypersensitivity reactions manifested through the specific symptoms (such as rashes, hives, breathing difficulties and swelling of the throat, face, tongue or lips). Other severe adverse reactions are characterized by chest pain, rectal bleeding, swallowing difficulties, nausea, vomiting and severe pain in the abdomen. If you experience any of the above you should immediately consult your physician. You should seek your personal health care provider’s advice at any time during the Konsil-D therapy if you experience any other unexpected effects.

Konsil-D Drug Reactions

Several other drugs may interact with Konsil-D and therefore it is best that you inform your prescriber of any other medicines you are currently taking before starting to take this laxative. If you are also taking other oral medication, you should not take Konsil-D 2 hours before or after an intake of the other medicine.

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