Cremalax Tablet 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.

Cremalax Tablet 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, Cremalax Tablet helps in providing relief from constipation. Cremalax Tablet may also be used to clear the bowel before medical examinations such as colonoscopy or surgery.

Take Cremalax Tablet as prescribed. In some cases, Cremalax Tablet 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 Cremalax Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not take Cremalax Tablet for more than a week as it might cause dependency on Cremalax Tablet for a bowel movement. Drink plenty of fluids whilst taking Cremalax Tablet to prevent dehydration. Cremalax Tablet should be given to children only if prescribed by the doctor.

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

Do not take Cremalax Tablet 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 Cremalax Tablet for more than a week as it might cause dependency on Cremalax Tablet 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.