Pilex Tablet Benefits, How To use, Ingredients, Side Effects

Pilex Tablet is a proprietary Ayurvedic medicine manufactured by Himalaya Drug Company. It is mainly used in the treatment of internal and external hemorrhoids.

Benefits and dosage

Pilex Tablet Indications:
Internal and external hemorrhoids
As a adjuvant in the management of varicose veins
Pregnancy induced hemorrhoids.
Anal fissures

Dosage:
2 tablet twice daily.
For best result, always recommended Pilex tablet and Pilex ointment in combination.

With western medicines
Seek your doctor’s advice if you are taking this product along with other western (allopathic/modern) medicines. Some Ayurvedic herbs can interact with modern medicine.
If both Ayurvedic and allopathic medicines are advised together, then it is best to take allopathic medicine first, wait for 30 minutes and then, after a gap of 15 – 30 minutes, take Ayurvedic medicine or as directed by the physician.

Can this be used while taking Homeopathic medicine?
Yes. This product does not react with homeopathic medicine.

With supplements like multivitamin tablets, Omega 3 fatty acids etc?
Yes. Generally, this product goes well with most of the dietary supplements. However, if you are taking more than one product per day, please consult your doctor for an opinion.

Contraindications:
Pilex tablet is not recommended during pregnancy

Contents

Pilex Tablet Ingredients:
Pilex tablet contains
Powders of –
Guggulu – Balsamodendron mukul – 0.26 grams
Shilajeet – Asphaltum – 32 mg
Nimba seeds -Neem – Melia azadirachta seeds – 14 mg
Daruharidra – Berberis arista – 64 mg
Amalaki – Emblica officinalis – 32 mg
Vibhitaki – Terminalia bellirica – 32 mg
Aragvadha – Cassia fistula – 32 mg – Widely used in the treatment of skin diseases and in constipation
Kanchanara – Bauhinia variegata – 32 mg
Nagkesara – Mesua ferrea – 6 mg
Processed in
Jalapippali – Commelina salicifolia
Lajalu – Mimosa pudica – Mainly used in the treatment of  wounds, piles, uterine prolapse, diarrhea
Vacha – Acorus calamus
Kukurandru – Blumea lacera – Used in swelling, pus filled wounds, piles, mouth ulcers and fever.
Putikaranja – Caesalpinia bonducella– Used to treat piles, urinary tract diseases, daibetes, fever etc
Surana – Amophophallus camphanulatus – It is widely mentioned for the treatment of piles, amenorrhea, indigestion, anorexia, joint pain and elephantiasis.

Side effects

Pilex Tablet Side effects:
There are no known side effects with this medicine.
However, it is best to use this medicine under medical supervision.
Store in a cool dry place, away from sunlight.
Keep out of reach and sight of children.
Seek your doctor’s advice for its usage during pregnancy.
This product can be safely used during lactation period and in children for a limited period of few weeks time.

How long does it take to start showing results?
Depends on the dosage and other products suggested with this. Usually 1 – 2 weeks time.

Can this product be taken along with Allopathic medicines (English medicines)?
It may react with some medicines. Consult your doctor for the right advice. When English and Ayurvedic medicines are advised together, it is best to take English medicine first, give a gap of half an hour and then take Ayurvedic medicines.  

Can it be used in people with diabetes?
Yes. But an eye should be kept on the blood sugar level. Your doctor should help you in this regard. This product can alter blood sugar levels.

Can this be taken without consulting a doctor?
No. In many cases, this product alone might not work. More often this is given in combination with a few Ayurvedic medicines. Your Ayurveda practitioner will be the best judge to decide on those things.

Can one take non vegetarian food while taking this medicine?
Yes, unless your practitioner has asked to avoid it.

Is there any Pathya (diet rules to be followed while taking this product?
No product specific diet is mentioned. If the practitioner has advised diet control based on disease, one has to follow that.
Avoid excess spicy foods, junk foods, aerated drinks, frozen and canned foods

Can this be taken while taking multivitamin tablets?
Yes, generally. Your consulting doctor will be good judge on this topic.

Package and manufacturer

Pilex Tablet Manufactured By: Himalaya Drug Company

Presentation:
60 tablets.