Bicolax 5mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat constipation. It is a laxative and helps you empty your bowels. Sometimes it is used by hospitals before surgery or some internal examinations or treatments. It works by increasing the movement in the intestine.

Bicolax 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.

The most common side effects of taking this medicine are vomiting, stomach pain, and nausea. 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. Some medicines and some foods can interfere with the way this medicine works so discuss this with your doctor to make sure you are safe. You should not normally take other treatments for constipation while using this medicine and should also avoid dairy products at the same time. Bicolax 5mg Tablet is not generally recommended if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Uses of Bicolax Tablet

Constipation

Side effects of Bicolax 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 Bicolax

Vomiting
Bloating
Nausea
Stomach cramp

How to use Bicolax 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. Bicolax 5mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

How Bicolax Tablet works

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

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Bicolax 5mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Bicolax 5mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Bicolax 5mg 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

UNSAFE

Bicolax 5mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Patients may experience dizziness and/or syncope due to a vasovagal response (e.g. to abdominal spasm). If patients experience abdominal spasm they should avoid driving.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Bicolax 5mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Bicolax 5mg Tablet is generally not advised if there is associated vomiting as the loss of body water can be harmful to kidney function.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Bicolax 5mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Bicolax Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Bicolax 5mg Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.\n

All substitutes

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Quick tips

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

Therapeutic Class

GASTRO INTESTINAL

Action Class

Stimulant Laxatives / Purgatives

Interaction with drugs

Taking Bicolax with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Chloroquine (Oral Route) Moderate