Bisomer 5mg Tablet
Product introduction
Bisomer 5mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat constipation. It is a laxative and helps you empty your bowels. Sometimes it is used by hospitals before surgery or some internal examinations or treatments. It works by increasing the movement in the intestine.
Bisomer 5mg Tablet stimulates passage of stools and treats constipation
Bisomer 5mg Tablet stimulates passage of stools and treats constipation
Uses of Bisomer Tablet
Benefits of Bisomer Tablet
In Treatment of Constipation
Bisomer 5mg Tablet is a laxative that stimulates bowel movements. It increases the movement of the intestines, this helps empty your bowels and relieve constipation. It takes 6 to 12 hours to work and you may need several doses, but you should not take it every day for more than 5 days. This is a short-term treatment and should only be used when needed. It relieves the pain and discomfort caused due to constipation and improves your quality of life. Eat more high-fiber foods including fruit and vegetables and drink plenty of water to prevent constipation from happening.
Side effects of Bisomer Tablet
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 Bisomer
- Vomiting
- Bloating
- Nausea
- Stomach cramp
How to use Bisomer Tablet
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. Bisomer 5mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Bisomer 5mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Bisomer 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.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Bisomer 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.
Driving
UNSAFE
Bisomer 5mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Patients may experience dizziness and/or syncope due to a vasovagal response (e.g. to abdominal spasm). If patients experience abdominal spasm they should avoid driving.
Patients may experience dizziness and/or syncope due to a vasovagal response (e.g. to abdominal spasm). If patients experience abdominal spasm they should avoid driving.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Bisomer 5mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Bisomer 5mg Tablet is generally not advised if there is associated vomiting as the loss of body water can be harmful to kidney function.
Use of Bisomer 5mg Tablet is generally not advised if there is associated vomiting as the loss of body water can be harmful to kidney function.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Bisomer 5mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- Together with Bisomer 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 Bisomer 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 Bisomer 5mg Tablet after 2 hours from other medicines, as it may interfere with the absorption of other medicines.
- Bisomer 5mg Tablet should be preferably taken at bedtime because it requires 6 to 8 hours to show impact.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Diphenylmethane Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL
Action Class
Stimulant laxatives/purgative
Patient concerns
User feedback
What were the side-effects while using Bisomer 5mg Tablet?
Dehydration
100%
How do you take Bisomer Tablet?
With food
100%
FAQs
Is it safe to use Bisomer 5mg Tablet?
Bisomer 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.
Is Bisomer 5mg Tablet a stimulant laxative?
Yes, Bisomer 5mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines known as stimulant laxatives which increase bowel movements. Bisomer 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.
Is Bisomer 5mg Tablet habit forming?
Bisomer 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.
Is Bisomer 5mg Tablet effective?
Yes, Bisomer 5mg Tablet is effective if used for an approved indication at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.
Can I take Bisomer 5mg Tablet for constipation?
Bisomer 5mg Tablet is used for the treatment of recent or long-term constipation. Bisomer 5mg Tablet can also be used to clear the bowels before surgery, labor or radiological investigation. Bisomer 5mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines known as stimulant laxatives. Stimulant laxatives increase bowel movements, thus help in relieving constipation.
Can I take Bisomer 5mg Tablet with senna?
Bisomer 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.
Can the use of Bisomer 5mg Tablet help lose weight?
Bisomer 5mg Tablet does not cause weight loss. Please consult your doctor in case you experience weight loss while taking Bisomer 5mg Tablet or if you need treatment for weight management.
Does Bisomer 5mg Tablet cause diarrhea?
Diarrhea is a common side effect of Bisomer 5mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor if you experience intolerable diarrhea with Bisomer 5mg Tablet.
Does Bisomer 5mg Tablet cause cramping?
Abdominal cramps or pain is a common side effect of Bisomer 5mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor if you experience cramps while taking Bisomer 5mg Tablet.
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