Colax 5mg/5ml Syrup

1. Clinical Overview

Colax 5mg/5ml Syrup is a medicine used to treat constipation. It is a laxative and helps you empty your bowels. It works by increasing movement in the intestine and provides relief from constipation.Colax 5mg/5ml Syrup should be taken in a dose as advised by your doctor and 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 headache, nausea, and vomiting. 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.

2. Side Effects

Possible side effects associated with Colax 5mg/5ml Syrup:

• Vomiting
• Headache
• Nausea

3. Drug Interactions

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4. Trusted Substitutes (Same Salt)

Medicines with the same composition (Sodium Picosulfate (5mg/5ml)):