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Safety Advices
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It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Dulcolax. Please consult your doctor.
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Dulcolax may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Dulcolax is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
UNSAFE
Dulcolax may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Patients may experience dizziness and/or syncope due to a vasovagal response (e.g. to abdominal spasm). If patients experience abdominal spasm they should avoid driving.
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There is limited information available on the use of Dulcolax in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Dulcolax is generally not advised if there is associated vomiting as the loss of body water can be harmful to kidney function.
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There is limited information available on the use of Dulcolax in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Dulcolax 5mg Tablet
Introduction
Dulcolax is a medicine used to treat constipation. It is a laxative and helps you empty your bowels. Sometimes it is used by hospitals before surgery or some internal examinations or treatments. It works by increasing the movement in the intestine. Dulcolax is best taken at night when it is used to treat constipation. It should be swallowed whole and must not be chewed, broken or crushed. It is recommended to start with the lowest dose and increase if you need to, but do not exceed the maximum daily dose. You should not use this medicine for more than the...
... Show moreUses of Dulcolax
- Constipation
Side effects of Dulcolax
Common
- Vomiting
- Bloating
- Nausea
- Stomach cramp
How to use Dulcolax
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 is to be taken empty stomach.
How Dulcolax works
Dulcolax is a laxative. It works by increasing the movement of the intestines, thereby facilitating the passage of stool. It also helps clean out the intestines prior to medical procedures or examinations.
What if you forget to take Dulcolax?
If you miss a dose of Dulcolax, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
Quick Tips
- Together with Dulcolax, taking a 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.
Brief Description
Indication
Constipation, Bowel evacuation
Administration
Should be taken on an empty stomach. Take on an empty stomach for rapid effect. Do not take w/in 1 hr of antacids, milk or other dairy products.
Adult Dose
Oral
Constipation
Adult: 5-10 mg at night, up to 20 mg may be given as necessary.
Bowel evacuation
Adult: Initially, 10-20 mg the night before the procedure followed by 10 mg rectal supp the next morning. Alternatively, 10 mg on each of the 2 nights before the procedure.
Child Dose
Oral
Constipation
Child: 4-10 yr 5 mg at night; >10 yr Same as adult dose.
Bowel evacuation
Child: 4-10 yr 5 mg the night before the procedure and 5 mg rectal supp the following morning; >10 yr Same as adult dose.
Contraindication
Acute surgical abdomen or intestinal obstruction, severe dehydration, faecal impaction, chronic use.
Mode of Action
Bisacodyl acts mainly in the large intestine by increasng its motility to effect bowel evacuation.
Precaution
Swallow the tab whole. Pregnancy; inflammatory bowel disease.
Lactation: Has not been detected in excreted milk; use with caution
Side Effect
Abdominal cramping,Electrolyte and fluid imbalance,Excessive diarrhea,Nausea,Rectal burning,Vertigo,Vomiting
Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy
Plasma concentrations of the active metabolite BHPM are low following doses of 10 mg/day for 7 days; short term use is generally considered safe in pregnancy; avoid long term use
Lactation
Not detected
Interaction
Do not give antacids or milk within 1 hr of taking the drug (enteric coated).
