Carelax Tablet 10's belongs to the group of medicines called stimulant laxatives used to treat short-term, occasional constipation. Constipation refers to infrequent bowel movements in which the stools are often dry, painful and hard to pass. Symptoms include incomplete bowel movements, dry, hard stools, which are difficult to pass.

Carelax Tablet 10's contains ‘sodium picosulphate’, which stimulates mucosa in the large intestine and encourages the muscles in the bowel to move waste easily; this increases bowel motility. Thereby, Carelax Tablet 10's helps in providing relief from constipation. Carelax Tablet 10's may also be used to clear the bowel before medical examinations such as colonoscopy or surgery.

Take Carelax Tablet 10's as prescribed. In some cases, Carelax Tablet 10's may cause common side effects, such as diarrhoea, abdominal pain/cramps, and abdominal discomfort. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Consult your doctor before taking Carelax Tablet 10's if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not take Carelax Tablet 10's for more than a week as it might cause dependency on Carelax Tablet 10's for a bowel movement. Drink plenty of fluids whilst taking Carelax Tablet 10's to prevent dehydration. Carelax Tablet 10's should be given to children only if prescribed by the doctor.

Carelax Tablet 10's belongs to the group of medicines called stimulant laxatives used to treat short-term, occasional constipation. Carelax Tablet 10's may also be used to clear the bowel before medical examinations such as colonoscopy or surgery. Carelax Tablet 10's stimulates mucosa in the large intestine and encourages the muscles in the bowel to move waste easily; this increases bowel motility. Thereby, Carelax Tablet 10's helps in providing relief from constipation. 

Do not take Carelax Tablet 10's if you are allergic to any of its components; if you have severe dehydration, intestinal blockage, appendicitis, blocked bowel, inflammation of the intestines or severe abdominal pain with vomiting, nausea, and/or fever. Do not take Carelax Tablet 10's for more than a week as it might cause dependency on Carelax Tablet 10's for a bowel movement; talk to your doctor if constipation lasts for more than a week. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.