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INTRODUCTION COLAX 10MG TABLET contains Sodium picosulfate which belongs to the group of medicines called Laxatives. It is used for short term relief of functional constipation. Constipation is defined as fewer than three bowel movements a week, stools that are hard, dry, lumpy, difficult or p...
COLAX 10MG TABLET contains Sodium picosulfate which belongs to the group of medicines called Laxatives. It is used for short term relief of functional constipation. Constipation is defined as fewer than three bowel movements a week, stools that are hard, dry, lumpy, difficult or painful to pass.
Your doctor might advise to take rich fibre diet, more fluid intake, and do regular exercise. COLAX 10MG TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with acute liver failure, severe dehydration, ileus, gastrointestinal obstruction, gastrointestinal ulceration or perforation.
It is also not recommended if you have appendicitis, acute inflammatory bowel diseases, severe abdominal pain associated with nausea and vomiting, sudden/severe abdominal pain just before intake, undiagnosed rectal bleeding.
COLAX 10MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with kidney, heart disease, recent gastro-intestinal surgery, inflammatory bowel disease. Contact your doctor before taking. COLAX 10MG TABLET is generally not recommended for use in pregnancy and breastfeeding women unless it is clearly necessary.
COLAX 10MG TABLET is not recommended for use in children under 10 years of age. COLAX 10MG TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients. The most common side effects of taking COLAX 10MG TABLET are diarrhoea, abdominal pain, cramps, or discomfort. Do consult your physician if any of the side effects worsen.
COLAX 10MG TABLET works by increasing the mucosa of the large intestine and rectum. Which in turn increases its motility (movement), accumulation of water, hence softening the stool and stimulating defecation (emptying of bowel).
Take COLAX 10MG TABLET as advised by your doctor. Swallow the whole medicine with glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of medicine depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
Stop taking COLAX 10MG TABLET and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects:
Stomach pain:
Try to rest and relax. Eat small meals but take frequently. Keep a heat pad on your stomach. Contact your doctor if the stomach pain doesn’t improve.
Diarrhoea:
Drink plenty of water or fruit juices to keep yourself hydrated. Don’t take any medicine on your own for treating diarrhoea. Contact your doctor if diarrhoea worsen.
COLAX 10MG TABLET is generally not recommended for use in pregnancy or women planning to have a baby unless it is considered clearly necessary by the doctor. Contact your doctor before taking it.
COLAX 10MG TABLET is generally not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless it is considered clearly necessary by the doctor. Contact your doctor before taking COLAX 10MG TABLET.
COLAX 10MG TABLET has no or negligible influence on ability to drive and use machines.
COLAX 10MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Contact your doctor before taking COLAX 10MG TABLET.
COLAX 10MG TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with and acute liver failure. Contact your doctor before taking.
Do not take COLAX 10MG TABLET if you are allergic to Sodium picosulfate or any other ingredients of this medicine.
COLAX 10MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with heart disease. Contact your doctor before taking.
COLAX 10MG TABLET is not recommended for use if you have:
Before taking COLAX 10MG TABLET tell your doctor if you have:
Use in Paediatrics:
COLAX 10MG TABLET is not recommended for use in children under 10 years of age. Contact your doctor before taking.
Use in Geriatrics:
COLAX 10MG TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients aged due to increased susceptibility to the effects of dehydration. Contact your doctor before taking.
A. Drug-Drug Interactions:
Before taking COLAX 10MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicine:
Overdosage:
If you or anyone else accidentally take too much of COLAX 10MG TABLET, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Symptoms of overdose are diarrhoea, abdominal cramps and a clinically significant loss of potassium and other electrolytes.
| Drug | : | Sodium Picosulfate |
| Pharmacological Category | : | Laxatives |
| Therapeutic Indication | : | Constipation |
| Dosage Forms | : | Tablet, Solution, Syrup, Oral solution, Oral suspension |
Q: What is COLAX 10MG TABLET used for?
A: COLAX 10MG TABLET is used for short term relief of functional constipation in adults and children above 10 years of age. Contact your doctor for more information before taking it.
Q: Does COLAX 10MG TABLET help with weight loss?
A: Stimulant laxatives, including COLAX 10MG TABLET do not help with weight loss. These medicines do not reduce the absorption of calories or nutrients. They may cause watery stools (diarrhoea), abdominal cramps and dehydration. Dehydration may seem like weight loss.
Q: What does constipation mean and why does it happen?
A: Constipation is a bowel disorder that occurs due to slowing down of the muscle actions in the large intestine. It may be caused due to a sudden change of diet, a less fibrous diet, loss of muscle tone in elderly people, pregnancy, certain medicines (morphine or codeine), prolonged bedtime and lack of exercise. The symptoms of constipation include bloating, discomfort or sometimes headache.
Q: What are the natural ways to treat constipation?
A: Constipation may be relieved by certain lifestyle and diet modifications such as: Eat a balanced diet including fresh fruit and vegetables, drink enough water so that you do not become dehydrated and exercise to stay fit.
Q: How does COLAX 10MG TABLET help in relieving constipation?
A: COLAX 10MG TABLET works by increasing the mucosa of the large intestine and rectum. Which in turn increases its motility (movement), accumulation of water, hence softening the stool and stimulating defecation (emptying of bowel).
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Written By Dr. Shruthi M R, BDS
Last updated on 10 Jan 2023 | 04:49 PM(IST)