Dr. Madhur Anand MBBS, MS , General Surgery

No, you must not use Bylax for losing weight as it can be detrimental to your overall health. This is because Bylax can produce serious dehydration and electrolyte imbalance. This reduces the functional ability of nerves, muscle and vital organs. The body will start depending on Bylax for bowel clearance and over time, one can also develop a psychological dependence which might lead to eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia. The right approach to losing weight is to indulge in some sort of physical activity and eat in moderation.

Dr. Mayank Yadav MBBS , General Physician

It is recommended that you do not stop Bylax on your own. Always speak to your doctor first who will assess your symptoms and then guide you if Bylax should be discontinued or continued for some more time. 

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Bylax is available in the tablet form to be taken orally and as suppositories and enema to be taken through the rectum. It is usually taken orally 6 to 12 hours before a bowel movement is required. One should not take the oral medicine more than once a day or for more than a week as it might lead to dependence. One must comply with the doctor's prescribing information. A tablet should be swallowed with a glass of water and it should not be split, chewed or crushed.Bylax should not be taken after one hour of consuming dairy products. If there is no relief, talking to the doctor can be helpful. Suppositories produce a bowel movement within 50 to 60 minutes while enema produces a bowel movement within 5 to 20 minutes.

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Yes, Bylax abuse can cause a rare disease known as urinary calcareous disease. In this disease, the fluids and electrolytes deplete from the gastrointestinal tract leading to the formation of supersaturated urinary calculi.

Dr. Manoj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Yes, it is safe to use Bylax for as long as it is prescribed by a doctor. However, in some people, it may cause some side effects. As soon as the side effects surface, it is important to notify your doctor.