Manufacturer: Cipla Ltd
Salt Composition : Bisacodyl(5mg)
BO Lax 5mg Tablet is best taken at night when it is used to treat constipation. It should be swallowed whole and must not be chewed, broken or crushed. It is recommended to start with the lowest dose and increase if you need to, but do not exceed the maximum daily dose. You should not use this medicine for more than the recommended days unless your doctor tells you to. Some lifestyle changes can help with constipation, for example drinking plenty of fluids, exercise regularly, eating more fiber-rich foods such as fruits, vegetables, and cereals.
BO Lax 5mg Tablet is a laxative. It works by increasing the movement of the intestines, thereby facilitating the passage of stool. It also helps clean out the intestines prior to medical procedures or examinations.
Bisacodyl is administered either orally or rectally. Bisacodyl distributes locally, and the circulating drug undergoes hepatic metabolism and is then excreted in the urine. Bisacodyl is minimally absorbed (15%), and the onset of action of the drug begins 6—8 hours after an oral dose.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of BO Lax
Vomiting
Bloating
Nausea
Stomach cramp
Bisacodyl is contraindicated in patients with ileus, intestinal obstruction, acute abdominal conditions including appendicitis, acute inflammatory bowel diseases, and severe abdominal pain associated with nausea and vomiting which may be indicative of the aforementioned severe conditions.
BO Lax 5mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with BO Lax 5mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
BO Lax 5mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Use with caution
Below 9years: Contraindicated
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Do not chew, crush or break it. BO Lax 5mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of BO Lax 5mg Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Together with BO Lax 5mg Tablet, taking a fiber-rich diet containing whole grain bread and cereals, bran, fruits and green leafy vegetables, is essential to maintain healthy bowel function.
Avoid taking a BO Lax 5mg Tablet for more than 1 week, unless prescribed by the doctor, as it leads to dependency on the laxative action to produce a bowel movement.
Take BO Lax 5mg Tablet after 2 hours from other medicines, as it may interfere with the absorption of other medicines.
BO Lax 5mg Tablet should be preferably taken at bedtime because it requires 6 to 8 hours to show impact.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. BO Lax 5mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
Q. Is it safe to use BO Lax 5mg Tablet?
BO Lax 5mg Tablet is safe if you use it for a prescribed duration and dose as recommended by your doctor. In case of any side effects, consult your doctor.
Q. Is BO Lax 5mg Tablet a stimulant laxative?
Yes, BO Lax 5mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines known as stimulant laxatives which increase bowel movements. BO Lax 5mg Tablet is used for recent or long-term constipation. It can also be used to clear the bowels before surgery, labor or radiological investigation.
Q. Is BO Lax 5mg Tablet habit forming?
BO Lax 5mg Tablet can be habit-forming. Long-term use can make your body depend on the laxative for regular bowel movements, damage the bowel, cause malnutrition, and problems with the amounts of water and salts in your body. Do not use this medicine for longer than directed by your doctor. If your constipation keeps returning, consult your doctor.
Q. Is BO Lax 5mg Tablet effective?
Yes, BO Lax 5mg Tablet is effective if used for an approved indication at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.
Q. Can I take BO Lax 5mg Tablet for constipation?
BO Lax 5mg Tablet is used for the treatment of recent or long-term constipation. BO Lax 5mg Tablet can also be used to clear the bowels before surgery, labor or radiological investigation. BO Lax 5mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines known as stimulant laxatives. Stimulant laxatives increase bowel movements, thus help in relieving constipation.
Q. Can I take BO Lax 5mg Tablet with senna?
BO Lax 5mg Tablet and senna both belong to a group of medicines called laxatives. However, no drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two, this does not mean that interactions cannot occur. Therefore, please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Can the use of BO Lax 5mg Tablet help lose weight?
BO Lax 5mg Tablet does not cause weight loss. Please consult your doctor in case you experience weight loss while taking BO Lax 5mg Tablet or if you need treatment for weight management.
Q. Does BO Lax 5mg Tablet cause diarrhea?
Diarrhea is a common side effect of BO Lax 5mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor if you experience intolerable diarrhea with BO Lax 5mg Tablet.
Q. Does BO Lax 5mg Tablet cause cramping?
Abdominal cramps or pain is a common side effect of BO Lax 5mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor if you experience cramps while taking BO Lax 5mg Tablet.
