Dulcolax Adult 5mg Gastro-Resistant 20 Tablets
Dulcolax Adult 5mg Gastro-Resistant 20 Tablets
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Description
Dulcolax Adult 5mg Gastro-Resistant Tablets offer a reliable option for individuals facing occasional constipation and irregularity issues. By aligning with your body's natural rhythms, these tablets provide relief overnight, generally within a span of 6-12 hours. They are especially helpful for those seeking a predictable and comfortable way to address constipation, with a special coating on the tablets ensuring that the active substance, bisacodyl, is released precisely where it's needed in the intestine.
Key features
- Ensures overnight constipation relief in 6-12 hours.
- The gastro-resistant coating directs the effect to the intestine, minimizing stomach discomfort.
- Delivers predictable outcomes that coincide with the body's overnight processes.
- The tablets are designed for easy swallowing, facilitating hassle-free consumption.
- Appropriate for use by adults 18 years and older.
- Formulated with bisacodyl to stimulate bowel movements and soften the stool.
What symptoms or conditions can be treated with Dulcolax Adult 5mg Gastro-Resistant Tablets?
Dulcolax Adult 5mg Gastro-Resistant Tablets are aimed at alleviating symptoms of occasional constipation and irregular bowel movements.
How do Dulcolax Adult 5mg Gastro-Resistant Tablets work?
Bisacodyl, the active ingredient, activates colon muscles and elevates water content in the intestine, aiding in stool softening and facilitating bowel movements.
Ingredients
Bisacodyl 5mg.
Usage and Instructions
For oral administration.
Adults only:
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 18 year:
Consult your doctor or pharmacist.
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.
