prescription required

Bookmark
In-stock 10 tablets in 1 strip
33.00

USED FOR:
Constipation

COMPOSITION:
Sodium Picosulfate (10mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
gastro intestinal

Related Warnings
Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

PROBABLY SAFE
Pregnancy
PROBABLY SAFE

SP Lax 10mg Tablet is probably safe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.

Lactation

SP Lax 10mg Tablet is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.

Driving

It is not known whether SP Lax 10mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

There is limited information available on the use of SP Lax 10mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

There is limited information available on the use of SP Lax 10mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Sodium Picosulfate   10mg

Uses of SP Lax Tablet
SP Lax 10mg Tablet is used in the treatment of constipation.

How to use SP Lax 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. SP Lax 10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How SP Lax Tablet works
SP Lax 10mg Tablet directly increases the motility of the intestine, thereby making the stool soft and easier to pass.

Side Effects:

Common Abdominal pain, Dehydration.

Expert advice for SP Lax Tablet
Together with Sp lax, 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 Sp lax 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 Sp lax after 2 hours from other medicines, as it may interfere with the absorption of other medicines. Sp lax should be preferably taken at bedtime because it requires 6 to 8 hours to show impact.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is Sp lax?
Sp lax belongs to a class of drugs called laxatives. It is used to provide relief from constipation (condition in which there is difficulty in emptying the bowels, usually associated with hardened feces).

Q. What is Sp lax used for?
Sp lax is a laxative which is used to relieve constipation (condition in which there is difficulty in emptying the bowels, usually associated with hardened feces). Sp lax works by stimulating the muscles in your bowel to remove waste products from your body and also helps in softening of stools. It helps in the short term relief of constipation due to any cause. Please consult your doctor for the right use and dose of Sp lax.

Q. Is Sp lax safe?
Yes. Sp lax is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

Q. Is Sp lax a sulfa drug?
Sp lax is not a sulfa drug. The chemical structure and mechanism of action of Sp lax are different from sulfa drugs.

Q. What does Sp lax do?
Sp lax provides relief from constipation (inability to pass stools and hardened stools) by increasing the movement of the bowel (gut or large intestine) to move stools out of the body by stimulating the muscles of the bowel and softening the stools. This brings an overnight relief from constipation.

Q. Does Sp lax work?
Yes, Sp lax is an effective laxative that provides relief from constipation by increasing the movement of the bowel (gut or large intestine).

Q. How fast does Sp lax work?
Sp lax provides overnight relief from constipation and helps body return to its natural cycle.

Q. Is Sp lax effective in relieving constipation?
Yes. Sp lax is effective to relieve constipation if used in prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.