Dulcolax Adult 5mg Gastro-Resistant 20 Tablets
Dulcolax Adult 5mg Gastro-Resistant 20 Tablets
Description
Dulcolax provides short-term relief from occasional constipation working predictably and reliably overnight.
Dulcolax Tablets have a special coating that helps ensure the medicine works only where needed, allowing the body to return to its natural rhythm.
Ingredients
Bisacodyl 5mg.
Usage and Instructions
For oral administration.
Adults and children over 12 years:
Take one or two tablets daily before bedtime, or as directed by your doctor. If you have not taken Dulcolax before, start with one tablet and increase to two if necessary. Swallow tablets whole, with water.
Children under 12 years:
Consult your doctor.
Please see the enclosed leaflet for further information.
Warnings
Laxatives do not affect the number of calories absorbed from food. This means they do not help with weight loss.
If laxatives are needed for more than five days in a row, or if you have persistent abdominal pain, consult your doctor.
Do not take if you have an intestinal obstruction, an inflammatory gastrointestinal disorder, or severe dehydration, or if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or breast-feeding.
Side Effects
Possible side effects are:
-Abdominal pain or cramps.
-Diarrhoea.
-Dizziness.
-Feeling sick or vomiting.
-Blood in the stools.
-Inflammation of the bowel (rare).
-Allergic reactions (rare).
Prolonged, excessive use of laxatives can lead to chronic diarrhoea, low potassium levels in the blood (hypokalaemia) and an imbalance in the amount of fluid and salts (electrolytes) in your body, particularly if you're also taking diuretic or steroid medicines. This can cause kidney problems, among others. Prolonged, excessive use may also make your constipation worse in the long-term, as your gut can become reliant on the laxative. Don't exceed the recommended dose of bisacodyl or take it for more than five days unless advised to by your doctor.
