Colax Tablet
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Product introduction
Colax Tablet is a medicine used to treat constipation. It is a laxative and helps you empty your bowels. It works by increasing movement in the intestine and provides relief from constipation.
Colax Tablet stimulates passage of stools and treats constipation
Colax Tablet stimulates passage of stools and treats constipation
Uses of Colax Tablet
Benefits of Colax Tablet
In Treatment of Constipation
Colax Tablet is a laxative that treats constipation by drawing water into the bowels thereby making stools softer and easier to pass. This medicine may take 6 to 12 hours to start working, therefore it is best to take it at bedtime. Take it as instructed even if it seems that it is not working as expected. Talk to your doctor if you are still constipated. Constipation is a common problem that can cause significant pain and discomfort. This medicine can relieve discomfort and improve your quality of life. To prevent constipation from happening it may help to eat more high-fiber foods including fruit and vegetables and drink plenty of water.
Side effects of Colax 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 Colax
- Abdominal pain
- Abdominal cramp
- Abdominal discomfort
- Diarrhea
How to use Colax 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. Colax Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Colax Tablet.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Colax Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Colax 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
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Colax Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Colax Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Colax Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- Together with Colax 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 Colax 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 Colax Tablet after 2 hours from other medicines, as it may interfere with the absorption of other medicines.
- Colax 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
Patients taking Colax Tablet
Once A Day
100%
What are you using Colax Tablet for?
Constipation
80%
Others
20%
How much was the improvement?
Poor
67%
Average
33%
What were the side-effects while using Colax Tablet?
No Side Effec*
100%
*No Side Effect
How do you take Colax Tablet?
With food
100%
Please rate Colax Tablet on price
Not Expensive
83%
Average
17%
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Name: Strassenburg Pharmaceuticals.Ltd
Address: 70, Hazra Road, Kolkata - 700 019, West Bengal, India
Country of origin: India
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