Bylax 5mg Tablet

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

How Medicine Works

Bylax 5 mg Tablet is a laxative. It works by increasing the movement of the intestines, thereby facilitating the passage of stool. It also helps clean out the intestines prior to medical procedures or examination.

Expert Advice

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

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. Is it safe to use Bylax?

Bylax is safe if you use it for a prescribed duration and dose as recommended by your doctor. In the case of any side effects, consult your doctor.

Q. Is Bylax a stimulant laxative?

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

Q. Is Bylax habit forming?

Bylax is not habit forming. However, as with all laxatives, Bylax should be taken for a duration as recommended by your doctor.

Q. Is Bylax effective?

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

Q. Can I take Bylax for constipation?

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

Q. Can I take Bylax with senna?

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. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can the use of Bylax help lose weight?

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

Q. Does Bylax cause diarrhea?

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

Q. Does Bylax cause cramping?

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

Q. Does Bylax get you high?

Bylax has not been reported to get you high. Bylax is a stimulant laxative used for recent or long-term constipation. Bylax can also be used to clear the bowels before surgery, labor or any radiological investigation.Show moreShow less