Baxativ 5mg Suppository is a medicine used to treat constipation. It is a laxative and helps you empty your bowels. Sometimes it is used by hospitals before surgery or some internal examinations or treatments. It works by increasing movement in the intestine.

Baxativ 5mg Suppository is used in the back passage (rectum) and must not be taken by mouth. Use this medicine at bedtime in a dose as advised by your doctor. Remember to inform the doctor if you have a history of stomach disorders such as appendicitis or a blockage in your bowel.

This medicine may cause side effects like stomach cramp, fainting, stomach discomfort, and rectal discomfort. This medicine when used with some lifestyle modifications like having a fiber-rich diet, increase fluid intake and regular exercise can help you to get better results.

Uses of Baxativ Suppository

Constipation

Side effects of Baxativ Suppository

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Baxativ

Fainting
Stomach discomfort
Rectal discomfort
Vomiting
Bloating
Nausea
Stomach cramp

How to use Baxativ Suppository

Remove the wrapper from the suppository before inserting it. Keep lying down for about 15 minutes after insertion so that the suppository does not come out before it melts.

How Baxativ Suppository works

Baxativ 5mg Suppository is a laxative which dissolves in the rectum (large intestine) from where it is rapidly absorbed into the bloodstream. It works by increasing the movement of the intestine, thereby facilitating the passage of stool. This provides fast relief from constipation. It also helps clean out the intestines prior to medical procedures or examination.

Safety advice

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

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

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Baxativ 5mg Suppository is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

No interaction found/established

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Baxativ 5mg Suppository in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Baxativ 5mg Suppository is generally not advised if there is associated vomiting as the loss of body water can be harmful to kidney function.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Baxativ 5mg Suppository in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Baxativ Suppository?

If you miss a dose of Baxativ 5mg Suppository, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.\n

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Baxativ 5mg Suppository

₹10.72/Suppository

Gerbisa Children Suppository

Zydus Cadila

₹10.84/suppository

1% costlier

Conlax 5 Suppository

Bliss Gvs Pharma Limited

₹8.55/suppository

20% cheaper

Quick tips

Together with Baxativ 5mg Suppository, taking a 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 Baxativ 5mg Suppository 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 Baxativ 5mg Suppository after 2 hours from other medicines, as it may interfere with the absorption of other medicines.
Baxativ 5mg Suppository should be preferably taken at bedtime because it requires 6 to 8 hours to show impact.
Together with Baxativ 5mg Suppository, taking a 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 Baxativ 5mg Suppository 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 Baxativ 5mg Suppository after 2 hours from other medicines, as it may interfere with the absorption of other medicines.
Baxativ 5mg Suppository should be preferably taken at bedtime because it requires 6 to 8 hours to show impact.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Diphenylmethane Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

GASTRO INTESTINAL

Action Class

Stimulant Laxatives / Purgatives

Interaction with drugs

Taking Baxativ with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Loperamide (Rectal Route) Moderate