Uses and Benefits

Sal Phos tablet is a special formulation of trusted natural ingredients which improves digestion (by increasing peristaltic movements), distention, promotes absorption of nutrients, quickly control acidity, flatulence and helps in deworming the digestive system. It improves the digestive power of the body and produces the required digestive juices thereby helping us assimilate the food we eat. It is indicated for loss of appetite, biliousness, chronic constipation and in fermentative disorders of digestion. However, the uses mentioned here are not exhaustive. There may be other conditions for which the medication may be used upon your doctor’s discretion.

Contraindications and Caution

Patients with following conditions are suggested to seek advice from their healthcare professionals before taking Sal Phos tablet:

Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients used in the tablet

Caution:
Intestinal obstruction
Faecal impaction
Children
Pregnancy and lactation

Side and Adverse Effects

Sal Phos tablet is usually well tolerated when taken in the recommended dosage guidelines. There are no known side effects with this medicine. If you notice any unusual or abnormal reactions after taking the tablet, promptly seek medical attention. However, it is best to use this tablet under medical supervision.

How to Use

Take Sal Phos tablet as instructed by your doctor. Swallow the tablet whole with water, immediately after opening it from the strip. Do not break or crush or chew the tablet.
Avoid missing or forgetting the dose. If you do, take it as soon as you remember; but if it’s almost time for your next dose, skip it and take it according to your normal schedule. Don’t swallow two doses at the same time which is dangerous to your health.
This tablet can be taken with or without food. Take the medicine twice daily or as advised by your physician.
Do not change the dose or stop taking the medicine before completion of the course or without consulting your doctor. Continue to use this drug until completion of the maximum amount suggested even though the symptoms disappear after the medicine has begun.

Overdosage

Avoid taking medicine more than the prescribed dosage. If you notice any unusual or abnormal reactions after taking the tablet, promptly seek medical attention. Depending on the dosage of Sal Phos tablet, symptoms vary in individuals, you may experience one or more of the following symptoms:

Diarrhea
Abdominal pain
Gastrointestinal irritation
Excessive bowel activity

Warnings and Precautions

Take Sal Phos tablet only on the advice of medical practitioner. Dosage adjustments or complete avoidance of the medication may be required in the following conditions:

Kidney:

It is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. If you have any renal problems, we recommend you consult your doctor before consuming this medicine.

Liver:

It is safe to use in patients with liver disease. If you have any hepatic problems, we recommend you consult your doctor before consuming this medicine.

Pregnancy:

Use of this tablet is not considered safe to use in pregnant women unless the potential benefits outweigh the risks involved. Since the effect of the medicine on fetus is not clearly established, we recommend you to consult your doctor before consuming the tablet.

Lactation:

The medicine is likely safe to use for nursing mothers. Since there is not enough reliable information about the safety of taking this tablet, consult your doctor if you are nursing mother and stay on the safe side.

Alcohol:

Interaction of alcohol with this tablet is unknown. Any symptoms of abnormal reactions after taking the medicine should be reported to your doctor immediately.

Driving:

This tablet does not cause drowsiness or dizziness. If you notice any abnormal reactions after taking the tablet, do not drive, operate heavy machinery or involve in any works which may demand your attention or physical strength.

Food:

There are no known food interactions with this tablet.

Drug Interactions:

There are no known drug interactions with this medicine. Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any other medicines which includes over-the-counter drugs, herbal tonics, supplements and medicines that you buy without a prescription.

Precautions

Do not use this medicine past the expiry date
Store at room temperature (15-30 degree Celsius)
Keep the tablet out of reach of children