Dr. Kapil Sharma MBBS , General Physician

No, it is not recommended that you use Bo Lax for a long time. It should only be used for a short interval of time. This is because, over time, your body might start relying on Bo Lax to clear the bowel, rather than working on its own. If short-term treatment doesn't provide you with positive outcomes, it is important that you speak to your doctor immediately. 

Dr. Mayank Yadav MBBS , General Physician

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

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

Bo Lax works by increasing the motility of the large intestine. It stimulates the secretion of fluids and electrolytes. It also promotes peristaltic contractions in the stomach muscles.

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Constipation is one of the comorbidities of diabetes. The goal of therapy should be to achieve symptomatic relief without causing any additional complication. Yes, Bo Lax is safe to be used in diabetics. However, if it doesn't produce relief, one must speak to a doctor immediately. 

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Bo Lax 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.Bo Lax 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.