Julax 10Mg Tablet

Julax 10Mg Tablet is used as a stimulant laxative. It provides relief during constipation. It functions by stimulating the bowel muscles to help the stool come out.

On using Julax 10Mg Tablet you may experience side effects such as abdominal pain, fatigue, diarrhoea, nausea, muscle cramps, vomiting, rapid or irregular heartbeat, dizziness, mood disorders, swelling, skin rash and drowsiness. Should your reactions persist or become worse over time contact your health care provider right away.

Before using Julax 10Mg Tablet inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to any ingredient contained within Julax 10Mg Tablet, if you have abdominal pain, constipation, you have issues swallowing without chewing, if you have any allergies to any foods, medicines or substances, you are taking any prescription or non-prescription drugs, you are pregnant or are breastfeeding a baby.

This medication needs to be taken by mouth with or without food. The dosage should be determined by your physician based on your medical history and current condition. The usual dose in adults is about 5-15 mg taken once-thrice orally per day. While taking this medication swallow it whole without crushing, chewing or breaking the tablet.

Onset of action occurs 6-10 hours after oral dose or 15-60 minutes after a rectal dose; swallow tablets whole, do not crush or chew; do not take antacid or milk within 1 hour of taking drug.

It works by stimulating peristalsis by directly irritating the smooth muscle of the intestine, possibly the colonic intramural plexus; alters water and electrolyte secretion producing net intestinal fluid accumulation and laxation.

The primary use of this medicine is to treat:

• Constipation

• Allergy

The common side effects of this medicine are:

• Dehydration

• Vomiting

• Bloating

• Nausea

• Stomach Cramp

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Julax 10Mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
  Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  There is no interaction between driving and consuming this drug. So dose alteration is not needed.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• What is the onset of action?

  This medicine shows its action about 6-10 hours after the administration of this medicine.

• How long is the duration of effect?

  This is yet to be estimated clinically.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendency was found.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Julax 10Mg Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Lax 10Mg Tablet

  Hema Laboratories

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

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

This medication falls under the category of a stimulant laxative which intestinal enzymes and enteric bacteria hydrolyze to create an active metabolite. This induces colon peristalsis acting directly on the intestinal mucosa of the colon to clear the intestines before tests or to treat constipation.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

• Interaction with Alcohol

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Kindly consult your doctor before taking this medication.

• Interaction with Medicine

  Concomitant administration of Lactulose, Calcium carbonate, Magnesium carbonate and various other must be avoided. Decreased effect: Milk, antacids; decreased effect of warfarin.

• Interaction with Disease

  No relevant information available.

• Interaction with Food

  Should not be administered within 1 hour of milk, any dairy products, or taking an antacid, to protect the coating; should be administered with glass of water on empty stomach for rapid effect.