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Skilax Tablet: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects in Pakistan

Skilax Tablet (Sodium Picosulphate) 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:

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Form

TABLET

Strength

5mg

Manufacturer

Highnoon Laboratories Ltd.

Estimated price

Price not listed

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What is Skilax Tablet used for?

  • Chronic constipation (dard-e-darweshi)
  • Occasional constipation (ghair dawamee darweshi)
  • Bowel evacuation (intestine mein zabaan ki taur par kuchh chalana)
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Important warnings

  • Avoid using Skilax Tablet if you have severe dehydration.
  • Do not use if you have intestinal blockage or obstruction.
  • Patients with active bowel inflammation should avoid this medicine.

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

1. Quick Info (Mukhtasir Maloomat)

FieldDetails
Brand NameSkilax
Generic NameSodium Picosulphate
Strength5mg
FormTablet
Drug ClassStimulant Laxatives
ManufacturerHighnoon Laboratories Ltd.
PrescriptionRx (doctor ke baghair na lein)
PriceRs. 180 - 350 approx
Packaging10 tablets blister pack

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

Skilax Tablet is a medicine commonly prescribed in Pakistan for bowel-related issues. Its active ingredient, Sodium Picosulphate, falls under the Stimulant Laxatives class. This medication works by stimulating the intestines to help with bowel movements and can be used for various conditions as directed by a doctor.

3. Uses (Fayde / Kis kaam aati hai)

  • Chronic constipation (dard-e-darweshi)
  • Occasional constipation (ghair dawamee darweshi)
  • Bowel evacuation (intestine mein zabaan ki taur par kuchh chalana)
  • Pre-surgery preparation (surgery se pehle tayyar karne ke liye)
  • Radiology procedures (radiology process mein)
  • Colon cleansing (intestine ka saaf karna)
  • Intestinal sluggishness (intestine ki kamzori)
  • Hard stools (kam zabaan)

4. Who Should Take (Kis ko leni chahiye)

  • Individuals with chronic constipation
  • Patients preparing for bowel-related medical procedures
  • People experiencing occasional digestive issues

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

  • Severe dehydration
  • Intestinal blockage or obstruction
  • Active bowel inflammation

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 Tablet if you have severe dehydration.
  • Do not use if you have intestinal blockage or obstruction.
  • Patients with active bowel inflammation should avoid this medicine.

11. Precautions (Ahm ehtiyaat)

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

12. Side Effects (Nuksanat)

  • Abdominal cramps, Loose stools, Diarrhea
  • Breathing issue, Fainting, Severe swelling

13. Drug Interactions (Dawaon ke sath reaction)

  • Medicines for high blood pressure
  • Diuretics

BP zyada gir sakta hai — danger ho sakta hai.

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

  • Severe abdominal pain
  • Persistent nausea or vomiting
  • Blood in stool

15. Alternatives (Sasti Dusri Dawaein)

Brand NameCompanySalt (Generic)
Generic brandVariousSodium Picosulphate
Alternative brandVariousSodium Picosulphate

16. Price in Pakistan (Price kitni hai)

Pack SizePrice (Approx)
10 tabletsRs. 180 - 350 approx

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

17. FAQs (Aksar poochay jane walay sawalat)

Q: Skilax Tablet kis kaam aati hai?

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

Q: Skilax Tablet kitne mg ki hoti hai?

A: Skilax Tablet 5mg ki hoti hai. Exact strength ke liye pack label aur doctor ki advice follow karein.

Q: Pakistan mein Skilax Tablet 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 Tablet 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 Tablet 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: 2026-02-12 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 Tablet kis kaam aati hai?

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

Skilax Tablet kitne mg ki hoti hai?

Skilax Tablet 5mg ki hoti hai. Exact strength ke liye pack label aur doctor ki advice follow karein.

Pakistan mein Skilax Tablet 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 Tablet 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 Tablet 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.