Products for Iglax
Iglax Suspension
bottle of 170 ml Suspension
MRP₹159.84
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Iglax Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP₹41.02
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Substitute brands for Iglax
About Iglax Products
Iglax Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Iglax are Nausea, Abdominal cramp, Abdominal pain, Diarrhea.
How Iglax Products work
Bisacodyl is a laxative. It works by increasing the movement of the intestines, thereby facilitating the passage of stool.
In Depth Information for Iglax Products
- Together with Iglax, 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 Iglax 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 Iglax after 2 hours from other medicines, as it may interfere with the absorption of other medicines.
- Iglax should be preferably taken at bedtime because it requires 6 to 8 hours to show impact.
- Together with Iglax, 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 Iglax 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 Iglax after 2 hours from other medicines, as it may interfere with the absorption of other medicines.
- Iglax should be preferably taken at bedtime because it requires 6 to 8 hours to show impact.
Patient Concerns about Iglax Products
Frequently asked questions about Iglax Products
Q. Is it safe to use Iglax Suspension?
Iglax Suspension is safe if you use it for a prescribed duration and dose as recommended by your doctor. In case of any side effects, consult your doctor.
Q. Is Iglax Suspension a stimulant laxative?
Yes, Iglax Suspension belongs to a group of medicines known as stimulant laxatives which increase bowel movements. Iglax Suspension is used for recent or long-term constipation. It can also be used to clear the bowels before surgery, labor or radiological investigation.
Q. Is Iglax Suspension habit forming?
Iglax Suspension can be habit-forming. Long-term use can make your body depend on the laxative for regular bowel movements, damage the bowel, cause malnutrition, and problems with the amounts of water and salts in your body. Do not use this medicine for longer than directed by your doctor. If your constipation keeps returning, consult your doctor.
Q. Is Iglax Suspension effective?
Yes, Iglax Suspension is effective if used for an approved indication at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.
Q. Can I take Iglax Suspension for constipation?
Iglax Suspension is used for the treatment of recent or long-term constipation. Iglax Suspension can also be used to clear the bowels before surgery, labor or radiological investigation. Iglax Suspension belongs to a group of medicines known as stimulant laxatives. Stimulant laxatives increase bowel movements, thus help in relieving constipation.
Q. Can I take Iglax Suspension with senna?
Iglax Suspension and senna both belong to a group of medicines called laxatives. However, no drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two, this does not mean that interactions cannot occur. Therefore, please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Can the use of Iglax Suspension help lose weight?
Iglax Suspension does not cause weight loss. Please consult your doctor in case you experience weight loss while taking Iglax Suspension or if you need treatment for weight management.
Q. Does Iglax Suspension cause diarrhea?
Diarrhea is a common side effect of Iglax Suspension. Please consult your doctor if you experience intolerable diarrhea with Iglax Suspension.
Q. Does Iglax Suspension cause cramping?
Abdominal cramps or pain is a common side effect of Iglax Suspension. Please consult your doctor if you experience cramps while taking Iglax Suspension.