Unilax 5mg Tablet

Short Description

Unilax 5mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat constipation. It is a laxative and helps you empty your bowels.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Unilax 5mg Tablet is best taken at night when it is used to treat constipation. It should be swallowed whole and must not be chewed, broken or crushed. It is recommended to start with the lowest dose and increase if you need to, but do not exceed the maximum daily dose. You should not use this medicine for more than the recommended days unless your doctor tells you to. Some lifestyle changes can help with constipation, for example drinking plenty of fluids, exercise regularly, eating more fiber-rich foods such as fruits, vegetables, and cereals.

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. Unilax 5mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

Unilax 5mg Tablet is a laxative. It works by increasing the movement of the intestines, thereby facilitating the passage of stool.

Together with Unilax 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 Unilax 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 Unilax 5mg Tablet after 2 hours from other medicines, as it may interfere with the absorption of other medicines. Unilax 5mg Tablet should be preferably taken at bedtime because it requires 6 to 8 hours to show impact.