Torrelax Syrup Orange should be taken as
advised by your doctor. It may be taken with or without food. You may
mix it with water or fruit juice if required. Use this medicine
regularly to get the most benefit and try to take it at the same time(s)
each day. Your dose may go up or down depending on how well it is
working. Torrelax Syrup Orange takes at least 48 hours to work. Talk to
your doctor if you are still constipated after three days.
The
most common side effects of Torrelax Syrup Orange are abdominal
distension, cramps, and flatulence. These are usually mild and
temporary. You can help avoid these by drinking plenty of fluids and
taking your medicine between meals. Talk to your doctor straight away if
you experience severe stomach pain, severe diarrhea, mood changes, or
seizures.
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.