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Dulcolax 5mg Tablet

Manufactured By Boehringer Ingelheim

Composition Bisacodyl (5mg)

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Information about Dulcolax 5mg Tablet

Uses / Indications:

Dulcolax 5mg Tablet is used in the treatment of constipation.

Pregnancy interaction:

Dulcolax 5mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

Expert advice:

Together with Dulcolax, fiber rich diet containing whole grain bread and cereals, bran, fruits and green leafy vegetables, is essential to maintain healthy bowel function. Avoid taking a Dulcolax for more than 1 week, unless prescribed by the doctor, as it leads to dependency on the laxative action to produce a bowel movement. Take Dulcolax after 2 hours from other medicines, as it may interfere with the absorption of other medicines. Dulcolax should be preferably taken at bedtime because it requires 6 to 8 hours to show impact.

Side Effects:

Dehydration.

How to use:

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Dulcolax 5mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

How it works:

Dulcolax 5mg Tablet directly increases the motility of the intestine, thereby making the stool soft and easier to pass.

Faq for medicine:

Is Dulcolax a stimulant laxative? : Dulcolax belongs to a group of medicines known as stimulant laxatives which increases bowel movements. Dulcolax is used for recent or long-term constipation. Dulcolax can also be used to clear the bowels before surgery, labor or radiological investigation.|Is Dulcolax safe for long term use? : Dulcolax is recommended to be used only for five days if the cause of constipation is not known. Please consult your doctor regarding its use and use it for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.|Is Dulcolax safe? : Dulcolax is safe if you use it for a prescribed duration and dose as recommended by your doctor. In the case of any side effects, consult your doctor.|Does Dulcolax cause nausea? : Nausea is a common side effect of Dulcolax. Please consult your doctor if you experience excessive nausea while taking Dulcolax.|Does Dulcolax cause cancer? : Dulcolax has not been reported to cause any type of cancer. Please consult your doctor in case you have any further questions on this topic.|Is Dulcolax available over the counter? : Dulcolax is not an over the counter (OTC) drug. It belongs to a class of prescription drugs and should only be taken when advised by a doctor.|Is Dulcolax habit forming? : Dulcolax is not habit forming. However, as with all laxatives, Dulcolax should be taken for a duration as recommended by your doctor. |Is Dulcolax effective? : Dulcolax is effective if used for an approved indication at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.|Is Dulcolax addictive? : Dulcolax is not addictive. However, as with all laxatives, Dulcolax should be taken for a duration as advised by your doctor. When the bowel regularity returns to normal, medicine can usually be stopped. If you need laxatives every day or if you have abdominal pain which does not go away even after taking the medicine, you should consult your doctor. |Can I take Dulcolax for constipation? : Dulcolax is used for the treatment of recent or long term constipation. Dulcolax can also be used to clear the bowels before surgery, labour or radiological investigation.Dulcolax belongs to a group of medicines known as stimulant laxatives. Stimulant laxatives increase bowel movements, thus help in relieving constipation.|Can I take Dulcolax with docusate sodium? : Dulcolax and docusate sodium both belong to a group of medicines called laxatives and hence work similarly. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two, so it may be safe to use them together. However, please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together as it may not be very useful to taken them together.|Can I take Dulcolax with prednisone? : Dulcolax can be taken with prednisone. However, Dulcolax can affect the absorption of any medicine taken along with it as it can affect the way a medicine would work. Please consult your doctor before taking any medicine with Dulcolax.|Can I take Dulcolax with senna? : Dulcolax and senna both belong to a group of medicines called laxatives. However, no drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. This does not mean that interactions cannot occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.|Can the use of Dulcolax help lose weight? : Dulcolax does not cause weight loss. Please consult your doctor in case you experience weight loss while taking Dulcolax or you need treatment for weight management.|Does Dulcolax soften stools? : Dulcolax belongs to a group of medicines known as stimulant laxatives that increase bowel movements for the removal of stools. Dulcolax is different from stool softeners as they work by allowing passage of water into the stool mass and softening them.|Does Dulcolax expire? : Yes, Dulcolax does expire. All the medicines come with an expiry date mentioned on the pack. You must check the expiry date before using any medicine.|Does Dulcolax cause diarrhea? : Diarrhea is a common side effect of Dulcolax. Please consult your doctor if you experience intolerable diarrhea with Dulcolax.|Does Dulcolax cause cramping? : Abdominal cramps or pain is a common side effect of Dulcolax. Please consult your doctor if you experience cramps while taking Dulcolax.|Does Dulcolax cause bloating (general swelling that may cause increased abdominal size)? : Bloating has not been observed with Dulcolax. However, Dulcolax may cause abdominal discomfort, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and nausea. Please consult your doctor if you experience bloating with Dulcolax.|Can the use of Dulcolax cause melanosis coli? : Dulcolax belongs to diphenylmethane derived stimulant laxatives and has not been reported to cause melanosis coli. This condition may develop in patients who chronically ingest anthraquinone-containing stimulant laxatives. In this condition, a dark pigment gets deposited in the lamina propria (one of the lining layers in the wall) of the large intestine (colon). Please consult your doctor if you have any symptoms of melanosis coli while taking Dulcolax.|Does Dulcolax get you high? : Dulcolax has not been reported to get you high. Dulcolax is a stimulant laxative used for recent or long-term constipation. Dulcolax can also be used to clear the bowels before surgery, labor or any radiological investigation.

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