PRODUCT DETAILS

Composition

Pilex tablets are a herbal/Ayurvedic polyherbal formulation. Key ingredients include:

• Commiphora wightii (Guggulu)
• Shilajit (Asphaltum)
• Azadirachta indica (Neem)
• Berberis aristata (Daruhaldi)
• Emblica officinalis (Amla)
• Terminalia chebula (Haritaki)
• Terminalia bellirica (Bibhitaki)
• Cassia fistula
• Bauhinia variegata
• Mesua ferrea (Nagkesar)

Drug type:

• Herbal venotonic + anti-inflammatory + mild laxative formulation

Uses / Indications

Used mainly for:

• Hemorrhoids (piles) – bleeding and non-bleeding
• Anal discomfort, swelling, itching
• Constipation associated with piles
• Varicose veins (adjunct use)

Direction for Use

Typical dosing (may vary by doctor):

• 2 tablets twice daily until symptoms improve
• Then maintenance: 1 tablet twice daily
• Usually taken after food with water
• Duration depends on severity (often weeks)

Side Effects

Generally reported as well tolerated, but possible:

• Mild stomach upset
• Loose stools (due to laxative herbs)
• Rare allergic reactions

No consistent serious side effects reported in standard use.

Warnings

• Not recommended during pregnancy (due to Guggul effects in some sources)
• Use caution in breastfeeding
• Avoid self-medication in:
• Severe rectal bleeding
• Prolapsed hemorrhoids
• Should not replace medical evaluation in persistent symptoms

Interactions

Possible interactions (theoretical/precautionary):

• Blood-thinning medicines (may increase bleeding risk)
• Other laxatives (can increase bowel effects)
• Liver-metabolized medicines (herbal interaction potential)

Cautions

Use carefully in:

• Pregnant women
• Lactating mothers (only under medical advice)
• People with chronic diarrhea or weak digestion
• Patients with severe anaemia from bleeding piles