Yourslax 5mg Tablet

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Composition FOR Yourslax 5mg Tablet

Bisacodyl(5mg)

food interaction for Yourslax Tablet

alcohol interaction for Yourslax Tablet

pregnancy interaction for Yourslax Tablet

lactation interaction for Yourslax Tablet

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Yourslax 5mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
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CAUTION
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Yourslax 5mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Yourslax 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.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Yourslax 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.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

SALT INFORMATION FOR Yourslax 5mg Tablet

Bisacodyl(5mg)

Yourslax tablet uses

{med_name} is used in the treatment of constipation.

How yourslax tablet works

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

Common side effects of yourslax tablet

Vomiting, Bloating, Nausea, Stomach cramp

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Expert advice FOR Yourslax Tablet

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

Frequently asked questions FOR Yourslax 5mg Tablet

Bisacodyl

Q. Is it safe to use Yourslax 5mg Tablet?
Yourslax 5mg Tablet 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.
Q. Is Yourslax 5mg Tablet a stimulant laxative?
Yes, Yourslax 5mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines known as stimulant laxatives which increase bowel movements. Yourslax 5mg Tablet is used for recent or long-term constipation. It can also be used to clear the bowels before surgery, labor or radiological investigation.
Q. Is Yourslax 5mg Tablet habit forming?
Yourslax 5mg Tablet 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.
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Q. Is Yourslax 5mg Tablet effective?
Yes, Yourslax 5mg Tablet is effective if used for an approved indication at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.
Q. Can I take Yourslax 5mg Tablet for constipation?
Yourslax 5mg Tablet is used for the treatment of recent or long-term constipation. Yourslax 5mg Tablet can also be used to clear the bowels before surgery, labor or radiological investigation. Yourslax 5mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines known as stimulant laxatives. Stimulant laxatives increase bowel movements, thus help in relieving constipation.
Q. Can I take Yourslax 5mg Tablet with senna?
Yourslax 5mg Tablet 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.
Q. Can the use of Yourslax 5mg Tablet help lose weight?
Yourslax 5mg Tablet does not cause weight loss. Please consult your doctor in case you experience weight loss while taking Yourslax 5mg Tablet or if you need treatment for weight management.
Q. Does Yourslax 5mg Tablet cause diarrhea?
Diarrhea is a common side effect of Yourslax 5mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor if you experience intolerable diarrhea with Yourslax 5mg Tablet.
Q. Does Yourslax 5mg Tablet cause cramping?
Abdominal cramps or pain is a common side effect of Yourslax 5mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor if you experience cramps while taking Yourslax 5mg Tablet.

Content on this page was last updated on 21 December, 2024, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)