Manufacturer: PCI Pharmaceuticals
Salt Composition : Bisacodyl(5mg)
Strip of 10 Tablet
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Diolex 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.
Bisacodyl works by stimulating enteric neurons to cause peristalsis, i.e., colonic contractions. It is also a contact laxative; it increases fluid and salt secretion. The action of bisacodyl on the small intestine is negligible; stimulant laxatives mainly promote evacuation of the colon
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
Vomiting
Bloating
Nausea
Stomach cramp
Hypersensitivity.
Obstruction or severe impaction.
Symptoms of appendicitis or acute surgical abdomen.
Vomiting.
Rectal bleeding.
Diolex 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 Diolex 5mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Diolex 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.
Bisacodyl is used on a short-term basis to treat constipation. It also is used to empty the bowels before surgery and certain medical procedures. Bisacodyl is in a class of medications called stimulant laxatives. It works by increasing activity of the intestines to cause a bowel movement
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Do not chew, crush or break it. Diolex 5mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Diolex 5mg Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines
Together with Diolex 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 Diolex 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 Diolex 5mg Tablet after 2 hours from other medicines, as it may interfere with the absorption of other medicines.
Diolex 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. Diolex 5mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
Q. Is it safe to use Diolex 5mg Tablet?
Diolex 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 Diolex 5mg Tablet a stimulant laxative?
Yes, Diolex 5mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines known as stimulant laxatives which increase bowel movements. Diolex 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 Diolex 5mg Tablet habit forming?
Diolex 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 Diolex 5mg Tablet effective?
Yes, Diolex 5mg Tablet is effective if used for an approved indication at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.
