Free Life K2 Tablet

Composition of Free Life K2 Tablet

Free Life K2 Tablet contains Liquid Paraffin (1.25ml/5ml) + Milk of Magnesia (3.75ml/5ml) + Sodium Picosulphate (3.33mg/5ml). It belongs to the Laxative and Antacid / H2 blocker class of medicines.

Uses of Free Life K2 Tablet

Free Laxative Mint Sugar Free is used in the treatment of constipation.

Key benefits

• Reliable relief of constipation
• Several gentle options available
• Works within minutes
• Useful for occasional heartburn

How Free Life K2 Tablet works

Free Laxative Mint Sugar Free is a combination of three laxatives: Sodium picosulfate, liquid paraffin and milk of magnesia, which relieves constipation. Sodium picosulfate is a stimulant laxative which increases peristalsis (the wave-like movement of the intestines) to push the stools forward. Liquid paraffin is a lubricant laxative which helps retain water and fat in the stools, while milk of magnesia is an osmotic laxative which works by drawing water into the intestine through osmosis, making the stools soft. Together, they make stools easier to pass.

How to take Free Life K2 Tablet

Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water. Do not chew, crush or break it unless your doctor has told you to. Take it at bedtime or as directed. Taking it at about the same time each day helps you remember. Follow the dose and the duration written on your prescription.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause severe loose motions, dehydration and salt imbalance. It can cause severe loose motions or constipation and disturb the body's salt balance. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Free Life K2 Tablet

Most side effects of Free Life K2 are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Cramping
• Bloating
• Flatulence
• Loose motions
• Nausea
• Constipation
• Chalky taste

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Free Life K2 Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Drink plenty of water while taking any laxative, particularly the fibre-based ones — without it they can make constipation worse. Do not use stimulant laxatives daily over long periods without medical advice; the bowel becomes reliant on them. See a doctor if constipation is new and persistent in an adult over forty, or comes with blood, weight loss or severe pain. This is for short-term relief. See a doctor if you need it most days for more than a couple of weeks. Seek urgent care for chest pain that spreads to the arm or jaw, comes with sweating or breathlessness — do not assume it is acidity. Antacids interfere with the absorption of many other medicines. Take them at least two hours apart from anything else.

Do not take Free Life K2 if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for anyone with a suspected bowel obstruction, or with severe abdominal pain of unknown cause. Magnesium-containing antacids are avoided in significant kidney disease.

Interactions with other medicines

Laxatives can reduce the absorption of other medicines taken at the same time. Reduces the absorption of thyroid tablets, iron, and several antibiotics — separate them by at least two hours.

How to store Free Life K2 Tablet

Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Free Life K2 Tablet

<div class="style__desktop-container___1hcBT"><div class="style__desktop-video___2GTR9"><div class="styles__video-img___1rCzR"><div class=""/><div class=""/></div></div><div><div><div><div><div class="ExpertAdviceItem__content___1Djk2"><ul><li>You have been prescribed Free Laxative Mint Sugar Free for the treatment of constipation.</li> <li>Some healthy tips to prevent constipation from happening: <div> <ul><li>Eat more fiber in your diet. Recommended daily intake is 20-35g</li> <li>Drink 8-10 glasses of water per day</li> <li>Exercise regularly at least 3 times per week</li> <li>Do not hold in stool as that can worsen bowel issues</li> </ul></div></li> <li>Do not take the medicine immediately before sleeping.</li> <li>Avoid taking it for longer durations. If symptoms persist, if you need to use it every day, or if you have continuous abdominal pain, you should consult your doctor.</li> <li><div>Inform your doctor if you have a history of disorders such as appendicitis or a blockage in your bowel.</div></li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

LIFELINE HEALTHCARE

Therapeutic class:

Laxative and Antacid

Drug class:

Laxative and Antacid / H2 blocker