About ABILAXINE 10MG 5 ADULT SUPP.
ABILAXINE 10MG 5 ADULT SUPP. contains Bisacodyl. Bisacodyl is a laxative that stimulates the bowel. It is used for short-term constipation and to empty the bowel before surgery or X-rays.
What it is used for
- Short-term treatment of constipation
- Emptying the bowel before surgery or X-ray examinations
How it is used
- Tablets are usually taken at bedtime and swallowed whole without chewing.
- Suppositories are used rectally and work faster.
- Your doctor or the leaflet sets the dose by age.
Before and while using it
- Do not use it every day for long periods without a doctor finding the cause of constipation.
- See a doctor if constipation comes with severe tummy pain, vomiting or blood in the stool.
- Drink enough fluids while using it.
- It may cause tummy cramps.
- Do not give it to children without medical advice.
Catalogue information only, not medical advice. A missing value means the source did not provide it. Product registrations and packs can change, so always check the current pack and leaflet.
This guide is general information and doesn’t replace advice from your doctor or pharmacist. Don’t start, stop or change a medicine without asking them, and always read the leaflet in the pack.