Fecolax 10mg Tablet
Salt Composition
Sodium Picosulfate (10mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Fecolax 10mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat constipation. It is a laxative and helps you empty your bowels.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Fecolax 10mg Tablet should be taken in a dose as advised by your doctor. Take it at a fixed time at night. You should not use this medicine for more than a few days unless your doctor tells you to. Some lifestyle changes can help with constipation for example eating more fiber in foods such as fruit, vegetables, and cereals, drinking plenty of fluids, and taking regular exercise. The most common side effects of taking this medicine are nausea, vomiting, and headache. These are usually mild and go away after a couple of days. If they persist, your doctor may suggest ways of preventing or reducing them. Before using this medicine you should tell your doctor if you have a blockage in your bowel, upset stomach or your bowel movements have been different for more than two weeks.
Directions for Use
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. Fecolax 10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety Information
Side Effects
No common side effects listed.
How it works
Fecolax 10mg Tablet is a laxative. It works by increasing the movement of the intestines thereby facilitating the passage of stool.
Quick Tips
Take Fecolax 10mg Tablet after 2 hours from other medicines as it may interfere with the absorption of other medicines. Fecolax 10mg Tablet should be preferably taken at bedtime because it requires 6 to 8 hours to show impact. Avoid taking a Fecolax 10mg 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.