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If you are using Dulcolax to prepare for a medical test, follow your doctor's instructions about when to use the medicine. Frequency not reported: Abdominal discomfort, abdominal pain, colic, cramping, diarrhea, epigastralgia, nausea, proctitis, mild cramps, tenesmus Store Dulcolax oral or rectal medicine at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Dosing information DulcoEaseCapsules contains docusate sodium.For the prevention and treatment of chronic constipation. Prevention of hard, dry stools and reduction of straining at stools in the presence of conditions like haemorrhoids or anal fissures
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to Dulcolax: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. It is not known whether bisacodyl passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medicine without a doctor's advice if you are breast-feeding a baby. Dulcolax tablets generally produce a bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours. Dulcolax suppositories generally produces bowel movements in 15 minutes to 1 hour. Warnings Lie on your left side with your right knee up toward your chest. Gently insert the suppository into your rectum about 1 inch, pointed tip first. SUPPOSITORY: The most commonly reported side effects included abdominal discomfort, faintness, mild cramps, and rectal burning.
Use Dulcolax exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Overuse of laxatives can cause your bowels to function improperly, or can make you dependent on laxative use. Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Abdominal discomfort, anorectal discomfort, blood in stool/ hematochezia, vomiting
The Dulcolax range is used for the short term treatment of occasional constipation, always read the label. It is not known whether bisacodyl will harm an unborn baby. Do not use this medicine without a doctor's advice if you are pregnant. Rectal administration of bisacodyl (the active ingredient contained in Dulcolax) suspensions or suppositories may cause irritation and a sensation of burning of the rectal mucosa and mild proctitis.
Prolonged use of this drug may result in diarrhea with excessive water and electrolyte loss, especially potassium. Remove the wrapper from the suppository. Avoid handling the suppository too long or it will melt in your hands. If the suppository is soft, you may hold it under cool running water or refrigerate it for a few minutes.