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About Bo-Lax Tablet
Bo-Lax 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.
Bo-Lax 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, Bo-Lax 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 Bo-Lax Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Bo-Lax 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 Bo-Lax Tablet
Bo-Lax Tablet is used in the treatment of Constipation. The detailed uses of Bo-Lax Tablet are as follows:
- Constipation Relief: Bo-Lax Tablet is used to treat constipation by stimulating bowel muscles to induce bowel movements, providing fast relief from symptoms.
- Bowel Preparation: Bo-Lax 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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Directions for Use
- Take Bo-Lax 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 Bo-Lax Tablet within 1 hour after consuming dairy products.
Medicinal Benefits
- Bo-Lax 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.
- Bo-Lax 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 Bo-Lax 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 Bo-Lax Tablet .
- Do not take Bo-Lax Tablet if you have severe dehydration, appendicitis, blockage in the intestine, blocked bowel, or inflammation of the bowel.
- Talk to your doctor before taking Bo-Lax Tablet if you have liver or kidney problems.
- Consult your doctor before taking Bo-Lax Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding; your doctor will prescribe you Bo-Lax Tablet only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
- Bo-Lax Tablet may cause drowsiness, so drive if you are alert.
- Bo-Lax Tablet should not be given to children below four years, as safety and efficacy have not been established.
- Avoid consuming alcohol along with Bo-Lax 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 Bo-Lax 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, Bo-Lax 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 Bo-Lax Tablet and Azithromycin together can increase the chance of a serious abnormal heart rhythm.
How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Bo-Lax 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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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 Bo-Lax Tablet . Alcohol intake, along with Bo-Lax Tablet , may cause increased drowsiness.
Pregnancy
Caution
Please consult your doctor before taking Bo-Lax Tablet if you are pregnant; your doctor will prescribe you Bo-Lax Tablet if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast Feeding
Caution
It is not known whether Bo-Lax Tablet passes into the mother’s milk. Please consult your doctor before taking Bo-Lax Tablet if you are breast-feeding, your doctor will prescribe you Bo-Lax Tablet if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Driving
Caution
Bo-Lax Tablet may cause drowsiness. Do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you feel dizzy.
Liver
Caution
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
Caution
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
Caution
Bo-Lax Tablet should not be used by children below 4 years.
Heart
Exercise caution before using Bo-Lax Tablet in case of heart problems. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns.
Geriatrics
Caution
Exercise caution before using Bo-Lax Tablet in case of heart problems. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns.
FAQs
Bo-Lax Tablet belongs to the group of medications called stimulant laxatives used to treat constipation.
Bo-Lax Tablet increases the intestinal movements, thereby facilitating stool passage. Bo-Lax Tablet helps in normalising the bowel movement by increasing the intestinal movements.
Bo-Lax 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 Bo-Lax 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 Bo-Lax Tablet for more than 5 days, as it might lead to dependency on Bo-Lax Tablet for a bowel movement. Taking Bo-Lax 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 Bo-Lax Tablet for five days, consult your doctor.
Bo-Lax Tablet can be taken with antacids if prescribed by the doctor. However, maintain a gap of 1 hour between Bo-Lax Tablet and antacids (pantoprazole).
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