Dulcolax 5mg tablets offer a reliable option for individuals needing relief from occasional constipation. With an action time of 6 to 12 hours, these tablets ensure a gentle but effective approach to induce bowel movements. They are appropriate for use by adults and children over the age of 12, with their effectiveness and safety supported by extensive clinical research and widespread trust.

Key Features:

Effective Relief: Ensures predictable relief from constipation overnight in 6 to 12 hours.
Gentle on the Body: Stimulates bowel movements gently, minimizing discomfort.
Enteric Coating: The special coating allows the tablet to act directly in the intestines, avoiding the stomach.
Ease of Use: Can be taken easily with water, no need for chewing or crushing.
Trusted Ingredient: Each tablet contains 5mg of bisacodyl, a well-researched active ingredient.
Convenient Packaging: Comes in an 8-tablet pack, perfect for occasional use and easy storage.

What symptoms can be treated with Dulcolax 5mg tablets?

Dulcolax 5mg tablets are indicated for the treatment of occasional constipation and bowel irregularity.

What are the benefits of using Dulcolax 5mg tablets?

The benefits include quick and predictable constipation relief, typically resulting in a bowel movement within 6 to 12 hours.

How does Dulcolax 5mg tablets work?

Dulcolax tablets work by stimulating bowel muscles, promoting movement and softer stools through the active ingredient bisacodyl.

Are there any known side effects?

Users may experience mild stomach discomfort, dizziness, or cramps. Consult a healthcare professional if severe side effects occur or if symptoms persist.

What does the research say about Dulcolax 5mg tablets?

Clinical studies validate the efficacy of bisacodyl, the active ingredient in Dulcolax, in providing relief from constipation.

What are the main ingredients of Dulcolax 5mg tablets?

The primary active component is bisacodyl. Inactive ingredients include acacia senegal gum, calcium carbonate, carnauba wax, among others.

Can Dulcolax 5mg tablets be used long-term?

It is advisable for Dulcolax to be used for short durations. Prolonged use should be under medical supervision.

Can children use Dulcolax 5mg tablets?

Dulcolax is NOT suitable for children under 18.

Patient information leaflet

Ingredients

Each tablet contains 5 mg of bisacodyl as the active ingredient

The other ingredients are: lactose monohydrate, maize starch, sucrose (approximately 21 mg per tablet), glycerol, magnesium stearate, talc (E553b), acacia (powdered), white beeswax (E901), shellac (E904), carnauba wax (E903), titanium dioxide (E171), yellow iron oxide (E172), methacrylic acid-methyl methacrylate copolymer, castor oil and macrogol 6000

Usage and Instructions

Always take this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.

For constipation: Adults (including the elderly): 1 to 2 tablets at night.

Swallow the tablets whole with water. The tablets should not be chewed or crushed. Milk, antacids or proton pump inhibitors (medicines which reduce stomach acid) should not be taken within one hour before or after taking Dulcolax Adult Tablets. This is because they will stop the Dulcolax Adult Tablets from working properly If you have not taken Dulcolax Adult Tablets before, start with one tablet and increase to two if necessary. When your bowel regularity has returned to normal, the dose can usually be stopped.

Warnings

Please be cautious when using laxatives for more than five consecutive days. If symptoms persist, specifically if you experience persistent abdominal pain or notice blood in your stool, it is important to consult your doctor. Do not take laxatives if you have an intestinal obstruction, an inflammatory gastrointestinal disorder, or severe dehydration. It is also not recommended if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or breast-feeding. Finally, please remember to keep laxatives out of the sight and reach of children.