Duralax 5mg Tablet

✔️ Uses of Duralax 5mg Tablet

• Treatment of Constipation
• Used to prepare for diagnostic operations, in pre-and post-operative care, and in situations where facilitating evacuation is necessary

✔️ How Duralax 5mg Tablet works

Duralax 5mg Tablet is a laxative that promotes regular stool motions. It stimulates digestive movement, which aids in the emptying of the colon and the relief of constipation. It takes 6 to 12 hours to function and may require multiple dosages; however, you should not take it every day for more than 5 days. This is a temporary therapy that should only be used when necessary. It alleviates the agony and discomfort produced by constipation while also improving your quality of life. 

✔️ What if you forget to take Duralax?

If you miss a dose of Duralax, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

✔️ SIde Effects of Duralax 5mg Tablet

• Abdominal cramps
• Fainting
• Stomach discomfort and pain
• Diarrhoea
• Nausea
• Bloating

✔️ Quick Suggestions:

• Stay hydrated, and drink enough water and fluids.
• A fiber-rich diet that includes whole grain bread and cereals, bran, fruits, and green leafy veggies, in addition to Duralax, is important for maintaining good bowel function.
• If you take Duralax for more than one week, unless recommended by a doctor, you will become dependent on the laxative action to create a bowel movement.
• Duralax should be taken after 2 hours of taking other medications because it may conflict with their uptake.
• Duralax is best consumed before going to bed because it takes 6 to 8 hours to take effect.
• Consume more high-fiber meals, such as fruits and veggies, and consume plenty of water to avoid constipation.

✔️ Indications of Duralax 5mg Tablet

Bisacodyl is indicated for Constipation; Preparation for radiography; antepartum & postpartum care; Preparation for sigmoidoscopy or proctoscopy; colonoscopy; hemorrhoids & anal fissures. All conditions require defecation to be facilitated.

✔️ Pharmacology

Bisacodyl is a phenolic compound. Its molecular makeup is similar to that of phenolphthalein. It is frequently used as a stimulant. Bisacodyl boosts intraluminal water and electrolytes in the small intestine and colon while stimulating peristalsis in the colon. Bisacodyl produces a reaction throughout the intestines when given to the caecum.

✔️ Dosage & Administrations of Duralax 5

Constipation-

• Adult: 5-10 mg at bedtime; may need to raise to 15-20 mg on occasion;
• Child under 10 years: 5 mg.

Before Radiological procedures and Surgery-

• Adult: 10 mg orally at bedtime for 2 days before the examination.
• Child: half of the adult dose.

✔️ Interaction

• If you are sensitive to any of the ingredients in Duralax 5mg Tablet, do not consume them.
• Consult your doctor if you do not have stool movement or experience rectal leakage after taking Duralax 5mg Tablet.
• If you have extreme dehydration, appendicitis, an intestine obstruction, an obstructed colon, or intestinal irritation, do not take Duralax 5mg Tablet.
• If you have liver or kidney issues, consult your doctor before consuming  Duralax 5mg Tablet.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your doctor before taking  Duralax 5mg Tablet; your doctor will only recommend  Duralax 5mg Tablet if the benefits exceed the risks.
• Duralax 5mg Tablet produces sleepiness; therefore, drive only if you are awake.

✔️ Contraindications

Acute surgery abdominal or digestive blockage, extreme dehydration, fecal impaction, and long-term use are all possibilities.

✔️ Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

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

It is unknown whether Duralax 5mg Tablet gets into breast milk. If you are breastfeeding, please contact your doctor before taking  Duralax 5mg Tablet. Your doctor will recommend  Duralax 5mg Tablet if the benefits outweigh the risks.

✔️ Precautions & Warnings

• Always take  Duralax Tablets as directed by your doctor.
• Avoid taking  Duralax 5mg Tablet with milk or any digestive medication.
• To prevent interactions, keep a one-hour interval between  Duralax 5mg Tablet and antacid medications, milk/dairy products, magnesium, and calcium.
• To have a bowel movement the next morning, take 1 tablet at night.
• Swallow the medication with a drink of water; do not pulverize or swallow.
• Do not surpass the suggested daily dosage.
• Do not take  Duralax 5mg Tablet for more than five days, as this may lead to a reliance on  Duralax 5mg Tablet for stool movements.
• If you are sensitive to any of the ingredients in the Duralax Tablet, do not consume it.
• Duralax pills should not be used in patients who have ileus, intestinal obstruction, acute abdominal conditions such as appendicitis, acute inflammatory bowel diseases, or intense stomach pain accompanied by nausea and vomiting, as these symptoms may indicate serious conditions.
• It should be avoided by expectant and nursing women. Consult your doctor for guidance.
• It should be used in adolescents aged 12 and up. Consult your physician.
• Inform your doctor about all of your drugs, including prescribed and over-the-counter pharmaceuticals, as well as herbal remedies.

✔️ Storage Conditions

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight