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Skilax Drops: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects in Pakistan

Skilax Drops (Sodium Picosulfate) ke quick uses, dose guide, side effects, warnings, aur buying price range.

Compiled by the PakVita Editorial Team · AI-assisted drafting with editorial review · Sourced from DRAP, WHO, BNF · Last updated:

OTC

Form

TABLET

Strength

7.5mg/ml

Manufacturer

Highnoon Laboratories Ltd.

Estimated price

Price not listed

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What is Skilax Drops used for?

  • Occasional constipation (Bukhar aur dard ki kontrol)
  • Constipation due to dietary changes (Khana se zyada kamzori)
  • Bowel regulation in infants and children (Behte behto ke liye)
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Important warnings

  • Avoid using Skilax Drops if you are allergic to Sodium Picosulfate
  • Do not use if you have an intestinal obstruction

Skilax Drops Uses, Dosage, Side Effects & Price in Pakistan

1. Quick Info (Mukhtasir Maloomat)

FieldDetails
Brand NameSkilax
Generic NameSodium Picosulfate
Strength7.5mg/ml
FormOral Drops
Drug ClassStimulant Laxative
ManufacturerHighnoon Laboratories Ltd.
PrescriptionRx (doctor ke baghair na lein)
PriceRs. 180 - 350 approx
Packaging10 ml bottle

2. What is Skilax Drops? (Skilax Drops kya hai)

Skilax Drops is a medicine commonly prescribed in Pakistan for various digestive issues. Its active ingredient, Sodium Picosulfate, falls under the category of Stimulant Laxatives. This medication works by stimulating bowel movements and can be used to treat occasional constipation or post-surgical recovery. Simple: 'Bukhar aur dard ki kontrol' (fever and pain control).

3. Uses (Fayde / Kis kaam aati hai)

  • Occasional constipation (Bukhar aur dard ki kontrol)
  • Constipation due to dietary changes (Khana se zyada kamzori)
  • Bowel regulation in infants and children (Behte behto ke liye)
  • Post-surgery constipation (Kamzori ke baad)
  • Functional bowel disorders in children (Bukhar aur dard ki kontrol)
  • High blood pressure (BP high hona)

4. Who Should Take (Kis ko leni chahiye)

  • Individuals suffering from occasional constipation
  • Patients recovering from surgery who experience post-operative constipation
  • Children with functional bowel disorders

5. When NOT to Take (Kab nahi leni chahiye)

  • If you have an allergy to Sodium Picosulfate
  • If you are suffering from intestinal obstruction
  • If you experience undiagnosed abdominal pain

6. Dosage (Kitni leni hai)

  • As prescribed
  • Weight-based dose
  • Recommended limit se zyada na len
  • Agar dose bhool jayein to yaad aane par le lein. Agar agli dose ka waqt qareeb ho to dose skip karein. Double dose kabhi na len.

7. How to Take (Kaise leni hai)

  • Once daily (roz ek dafa)
  • Same time (har din aik hi waqt)
  • Morning preferred (subah lena behtar)
  • With or without food (khane ke sath ya baghair)

8. Best Time (Kab leni chahiye)

  • Morning (subah)
  • Daily same time (routine maintain karein)

9. Empty Stomach or After Food (Khali pait ya khane ke baad)

  • Dono taraf se le sakte hain — khali pait ya khane ke baad. Agar stomach sensitive ho to khane ke baad lena behtar hai.

10. Warnings (Ihtiyat)

  • Avoid using Skilax Drops if you are allergic to Sodium Picosulfate
  • Do not use if you have an intestinal obstruction

11. Precautions (Ahm ehtiyaat)

  • Cool aur dry jagah rakhein
  • Direct sunlight se door rakhein
  • Bachon ki pahunch se door rakhein

12. Side Effects (Nuksanat)

  • Mild abdominal cramps, Diarrhea, Nausea
  • Severe dehydration, Discomfort in the abdomen, Breathing issue

13. Drug Interactions (Dawaon ke sath reaction)

  • Medicines that affect intestinal motility
  • Antibiotics

BP zyada gir sakta hai — danger ho sakta hai.

14. When to See Doctor (Kab doctor ke paas jayein)

  • Severe stomach pain
  • Persistent nausea or vomiting
  • Signs of dehydration such as dry mouth and dizziness

15. Alternatives (Sasti Dusri Dawaein)

Brand NameCompanySalt (Generic)
Generic brandVariousSodium Picosulfate
Alternative brandVariousSodium Picosulfate

16. Price in Pakistan (Price kitni hai)

Pack SizePrice (Approx)
10 ml bottleRs. 180 - 350 approx

(Note: Price pharmacy aur packing size par depend karti hai)

17. FAQs (Aksar poochay jane walay sawalat)

Q: Skilax Drops kis kaam aati hai?

A: Skilax Drops doctor condition ke mutabiq prescribe karte hain. PakVita par aap iske uses aur kaise lena hai detail mein dekh sakte hain.

Q: Skilax Drops kitne mg ki hoti hai?

A: Skilax Drops ki strengths brand aur form ke mutabiq change hoti hain. Exact strength ke liye pack label aur doctor ki advice follow karein.

Q: Pakistan mein Skilax Drops ka price kya hai?

A: Price pharmacy aur city ke hisab se vary kar sakti hai. Updated daam ke liye local store ya online listing verify karein.

Q: Kya Skilax Drops pregnancy mein safe hai?

A: Pregnancy mein koi bhi medicine self-use na karein. Is medicine ka use hamesha doctor se pooch kar hi karein.

Q: Skilax Drops ke nuksanat kya hain?

A: Common nuksanat mild ho sakte hain lekin severe symptoms par foran doctor se rabta karein. Dose overdose se bachna bohat zaroori hai.

18. Medical Review (Medical jaiza)

Compiled by the PakVita Editorial Team · AI-assisted drafting with editorial review · Sourced from DRAP, WHO, BNF · Last updated: 2025-10-18 Last Updated: 2026-04-23

19. Disclaimer (Zaroori tanbeeh)

Is page ki maloomat sirf awareness ke liye hai. Yeh medical advice nahi hai. Koi bhi dawa lene se pehle apne doctor ya pharmacist se zaroor milein. PakVita kisi bhi nuksaan ki zimmedari nahi leta.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Skilax Drops kis kaam aati hai?

Skilax Drops doctor condition ke mutabiq prescribe karte hain. PakVita par aap iske uses aur kaise lena hai detail mein dekh sakte hain.

Skilax Drops kitne mg ki hoti hai?

Skilax Drops ki strengths brand aur form ke mutabiq change hoti hain. Exact strength ke liye pack label aur doctor ki advice follow karein.

Pakistan mein Skilax Drops ka price kya hai?

Price pharmacy aur city ke hisab se vary kar sakti hai. Updated daam ke liye local store ya online listing verify karein.

Kya Skilax Drops pregnancy mein safe hai?

Pregnancy mein koi bhi medicine self-use na karein. Is medicine ka use hamesha doctor se pooch kar hi karein.

Skilax Drops ke nuksanat kya hain?

Common nuksanat mild ho sakte hain lekin severe symptoms par foran doctor se rabta karein. Dose overdose se bachna bohat zaroori hai.

Sources

  1. DRAP Registered Products Database Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan
  2. WHO Model List of Essential Medicines, 23rd ed. (2023) World Health Organization
  3. British National Formulary (BNF) BMJ Group & Pharmaceutical Press

Medical disclaimer

This page is for educational use only and does not replace professional medical advice. Always confirm diagnosis, dose, and interactions with a qualified doctor or pharmacist before starting or changing any medicine.