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. Freelex Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

Yes, Bylax belongs to a group of medicines known as stimulant laxatives which increase bowel movements. Bylax is used for recent or long-term constipation. It can also be used to clear the bowels before surgery, labor or radiological investigation.

Yes, Bylax is effective if used for an approved indication at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.

The three prescription-only medicines used to treat constipation are lactulose (Enulose, Kristalose and generic), linaclotide (Linzess) and lubiprostone (Amitiza). Amitiza and Linzess are relatively new drugs that cause the cells that line the intestines to secrete chloride, sodium and water to help soften stools.

Diarrhea is a common side effect of Bylax. Please consult your doctor if you experience intolerable diarrhea with Bylax.

Bylax 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.

The usual dose for adults, and children and young people aged 12 years and over, is 5mg to 10mg, taken once a day at bedtime. If you have not taken bisacodyl before, start with one 5mg tablet and if that does not work you can increase the dose to a maximum of two 5mg tablets (10mg) at bedtime.

Bylax does not cause weight loss. Please consult your doctor in case you experience weight loss while taking Bylax or if you need treatment for weight management.

Dulcolax at normal doses for short durations of treatment may cause mild gastrointestinal cramping, faintness, nausea, and vomiting. Dulcolax used long term is likely to cause diarrhea and lead to fluid and electrolyte loss. This can lead to hypokalemia (low potassium levels) which may be dangerous.

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.

Bylax is used for the treatment of recent or long-term constipation. Bylax can also be used to clear the bowels before surgery, labor or radiological investigation. Bylax belongs to a group of medicines known as stimulant laxatives. Stimulant laxatives increase bowel movements, thus help in relieving constipation.

Bylax 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.

Abdominal cramps or pain is a common side effect of Bylax. Please consult your doctor if you experience cramps while taking Bylax.

In general, bulk-forming laxatives, also referred to as fiber supplements, are the gentlest on your body and safest to use long term. Metamucil and Citrucel fall into this category.

The elimination half life of Dulcolax is 16 hours. This means that the bowel stimulant medication is metabolized in the body and roughly half is gone after 16 hours with half the remaining medicine gone after another 16 hours.

Bylax 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.