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Biolax 5mg Tablet Substitute

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Composition:

BISACODYL-5MG

Uses:

<p>Biolax 5mg Tablet is used in the treatment of Constipation. The detailed uses of Biolax 5mg Tablet are as follows:</p><ul><li><strong>Constipation Relief:</strong> Biolax 5mg Tablet is used to treat constipation by stimulating bowel muscles to induce bowel movements, providing fast relief from symptoms.</li><li><strong>Bowel Preparation:</strong> Biolax 5mg Tablet helps to empty the bowels before medical procedures, such as colonoscopies, by stimulating bowel movements, ensuring clear visibility and accurate results during diagnostic tests.</li></ul>

Medicinal Benefits:

  • Biolax 5mg Tablet is a stimulant laxative used to treat constipation and promote regular bowel movements.
  • It works by increasing intestinal movements, which helps in the easier passage of stool.
  • Biolax 5mg Tablet helps normalise bowel habits and relieve discomfort caused by irregular or difficult bowel movements.
  • It is also used to clean the intestines before medical procedures or examinations for better diagnostic accuracy.

FAQs

Biolax 5mg Tablet belongs to the group of medications called stimulant laxatives used to treat constipation.

Biolax 5mg Tablet increases the intestinal movements, thereby facilitating stool passage. Biolax 5mg Tablet helps in normalising the bowel movement by increasing the intestinal movements.

Biolax 5mg Tablet causes dizziness. So, drive only if you are alert and omit driving or operating machinery if you feel dizzy.

Diarrhoea might be a side-effect of Biolax 5mg Tablet. Drink lots of fluids and eat non-spicy food if you experience diarrhoea. If you find blood in your stools (tarry stools) or if you experience excess diarrhoea, consult your doctor. Do not take anti-diarrheal medicine on your own.

Do not take Biolax 5mg Tablet for more than 5 days, as it might lead to dependency on Biolax 5mg Tablet for a bowel movement. Taking Biolax 5mg Tablet for longer durations might also cause dehydration, imbalance of fluids and salts in the body, affecting the tightness of muscles in the intestine. If your bowel movement is irregular even after taking Biolax 5mg Tablet for five days, consult your doctor.

Biolax 5mg Tablet can be taken with antacids if prescribed by the doctor. However, maintain a gap of 1 hour between Biolax 5mg Tablet and antacids (pantoprazole).

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