Toilax Yhdistelmäpakkaus
Toilax is a laxative medicine used for temporary relief of constipation.
Form
enterotabletti ja peräruiskesuspensio
Active Ingredient
Bisacodyl
Manufacturer
Orion Corporation
How to Use
Dosage
Adults and children over 10 years: 1-2 tablets in the evening before bedtime, or one rectal suspension in the morning if needed.
Method
Tablets are swallowed whole with liquid, usually in the evening. Do not chew or crush them. The rectal suspension is administered rectally and is for single use only.
Important
Do not exceed the recommended daily dose.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Stomach pain
- •Nausea
- •Diarrhea
RARE
- •Local irritation
- •Pain (especially with rectal suspension use)
- •Bleeding (especially with rectal suspension use)
- •Vomiting
- •Allergic reactions (e.g., hives, swelling of skin/mucosa/organs, severe allergic reaction with breathing difficulties, rash, low blood pressure)
- •Dizziness or fainting (especially during bowel movement or with upper abdominal pain)
- •Bloody stools
- •Colon inflammation (colitis, ischemic colitis)
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to bisacodyl or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- Do not use if you have sudden stomach pain, severe abdominal pain, or an acute inflammatory bowel disease.
- Do not use if a doctor has diagnosed you with a bowel obstruction.
- Do not use if you have dehydration or an electrolyte imbalance.
- Do not use if you have sores or inflammation around the anus or in the rectum, or bleeding hemorrhoids.
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- Talk to your doctor before using Toilax if you have long-term or ongoing constipation.
- Frequent and long-term use of Toilax can lead to dependency, meaning your bowels may not work normally without laxatives.
- Do not give Toilax to children under 2 years of age.
- Wait at least one hour between taking Toilax tablets and consuming milk products or antacids.
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using this medicine.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category C
Suitable for older adults, with specific precautions. A stimulant laxative. For short-term use only. (updated 20.5.2024)