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

Q. What is Picolax?
Picolax 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 Picolax used for?
Picolax is a laxative which is used to relieve constipation (condition in which there is difficulty in emptying the bowels, usually associated with hardened feces). Picolax 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 Picolax.

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

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

Q. What does Picolax do?
Picolax 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 Picolax work?
Yes, Picolax is an effective laxative that provides relief from constipation by increasing the movement of the bowel (gut or large intestine).

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

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