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About Bolax 5 mg Tablet
Bolax 5 mg Tablet is used to treat constipation. It may also be used to clean the intestines before a bowel surgery or examination. Constipation refers to infrequent bowel movements in which the stools are often dry, painful, and hard to pass.
Bolax 5 mg Tablet contains 'Bisacodyl', which works by increasing intestinal movements, thereby facilitating stool passage. It speeds up stool movements by stimulating bowel muscles, softens the stools and makes it easier to pass.
In some cases, Bolax 5 mg Tablet may cause certain common side effects such as diarrhoea, nausea, and abdominal pain. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, consult a doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
Consult your doctor before taking Bolax 5 mg Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Bolax 5 mg Tablet should not be given to children unless prescribed by a child specialist. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medications to rule out any interactions.
Uses of Bolax 5 mg Tablet
Bolax 5 mg Tablet is used in the treatment of Constipation. The detailed uses of Bolax 5 mg Tablet are as follows:
- Constipation Relief: Bolax 5 mg Tablet is used to treat constipation by stimulating bowel muscles to induce bowel movements, providing fast relief from symptoms.
- Bowel Preparation: Bolax 5 mg 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.
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- Drink water or other clear fluids.
- To prevent worsening of pain, limit intake of tea, coffee, or alcohol.
- Include bland foods like rice, toast, crackers, and rice in your diet.
- Avoid lying down immediately after eating as it may cause indigestion or heartburn.
- Avoid acidic and spicy food as it may cause indigestion.
- Inform your doctor about the nausea and discuss possible alternatives to the medication or adjustments to the dosage.
- Divide your daily food intake into smaller, more frequent meals to reduce nausea.
- Opt for bland, easily digestible foods like crackers, toast, plain rice, bananas, and applesauce.
- Avoid certain foods that can trigger nausea, such as fatty, greasy, spicy, and smelly foods.
- Drink plenty of fluids, such as water, clear broth, or electrolyte-rich beverages like coconut water or sports drinks.
- Use ginger (tea, ale, or candies) to help relieve nausea.
- Get adequate rest and also avoid strenuous activities that can worsen nausea.
- Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication if your nausea is severe.
- Record when your nausea occurs, what triggers it, and what provides relief to help you identify patterns and manage your symptoms more effectively.
Directions for Use
- Take Bolax 5 mg Tablet the evening before a bowel movement is desired.
- Follow the dosage and duration advised by your doctor for effective results.
- Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush or chew it.
- Do not take Bolax 5 mg Tablet within 1 hour after consuming dairy products.
Key Benefits
- Bolax 5 mg 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.
- Bolax 5 mg 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.
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Drug Warnings
- Do not take Bolax 5 mg Tablet if you are allergic to any of its contents.
- Talk to your doctor if there is no bowel movement or if you find rectal bleeding after taking Bolax 5 mg Tablet .
- Do not take Bolax 5 mg Tablet if you have severe dehydration, appendicitis, blockage in the intestine, blocked bowel, or inflammation of the bowel.
- Talk to your doctor before taking Bolax 5 mg Tablet if you have liver or kidney problems.
- Consult your doctor before taking Bolax 5 mg Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding; your doctor will prescribe you Bolax 5 mg Tablet only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
- Bolax 5 mg Tablet may cause drowsiness, so drive if you are alert.
- Bolax 5 mg Tablet should not be given to children below four years, as safety and efficacy have not been established.
- Avoid consuming alcohol along with Bolax 5 mg Tablet as it could lead to increased drowsiness and dizziness.
- Let your doctor know if you are taking any other medicines or have pre-existing medical conditions.
Drug-Drug Interactions
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Co-administration of Bolax 5 mg Tablet with Sodium sulfate may raise the risk of ischemic colitis (an inflammatory condition caused by reduced blood flow to the colon due to narrowed or blocked blood vessels) or ulcers.
How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Bolax 5 mg Tablet can be taken with Sodium sulfate only if prescribed by the doctor. Inform the doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms. Do not stop taking medications without a doctor's advice.
Co-administration of Bolax 5 mg Tablet and Azithromycin together can increase the chance of a serious abnormal heart rhythm.
How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Bolax 5 mg Tablet can be taken with Azithromycin if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the doctor if you develop sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, breathing difficulty, or heart palpitations, weakness, tiredness, drowsiness, confusion, tingling, numbness, muscle pain, cramps, nausea, or vomiting. Do not discontinue the medications without consulting a doctor.
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How to manage the interaction:
Taking milk or dairy products along with Bolax 5 mg Tablet may lead to an interaction. Avoid milk and dairy products. Take at least 1 hour before or after milk or dairy products.
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Try maintaining a balanced diet, which includes fresh fruits and vegetables.
- Stay hydrated, drink enough water and fluids.
- Exercise regularly, and stay fit.
- Get enough sleep.
- Eat food rich in fibre, such as whole-wheat bread, oatmeal, flaxseed, nuts, beans, lentils, fruits (berries, apples, oranges, bananas, pears, figs), and vegetables (broccoli, spinach, sweet potatoes, avocados).
- Try making time to empty your bowels whenever the body tells you to.
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Alcohol
Caution
You are recommended to avoid alcohol consumption while taking Bolax 5 mg Tablet . Alcohol intake, along with Bolax 5 mg Tablet , may cause increased drowsiness.
Pregnancy
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Please consult your doctor before taking Bolax 5 mg Tablet if you are pregnant; your doctor will prescribe you Bolax 5 mg Tablet if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast Feeding
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It is not known whether Bolax 5 mg Tablet passes into the mother’s milk. Please consult your doctor before taking Bolax 5 mg Tablet if you are breast-feeding, your doctor will prescribe you Bolax 5 mg Tablet if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Driving
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Bolax 5 mg Tablet may cause drowsiness. Do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you feel dizzy.
Liver
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Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with severe liver impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.
Kidney
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Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with severe kidney impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.
Children
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Bolax 5 mg Tablet should not be used by children below 4 years.
Heart
Exercise caution before using Bolax 5 mg Tablet in case of heart problems. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns.
Geriatrics
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Exercise caution before using Bolax 5 mg Tablet in case of heart problems. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns.
FAQs
Bolax 5 mg Tablet belongs to the group of medications called stimulant laxatives used to treat constipation.
Bolax 5 mg Tablet increases the intestinal movements, thereby facilitating stool passage. Bolax 5 mg Tablet helps in normalising the bowel movement by increasing the intestinal movements.
Bolax 5 mg 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 Bolax 5 mg 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 Bolax 5 mg Tablet for more than 5 days, as it might lead to dependency on Bolax 5 mg Tablet for a bowel movement. Taking Bolax 5 mg 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 Bolax 5 mg Tablet for five days, consult your doctor.
Bolax 5 mg Tablet can be taken with antacids if prescribed by the doctor. However, maintain a gap of 1 hour between Bolax 5 mg Tablet and antacids (pantoprazole).
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