Also contains: lactose monohydrate, maize starch, sucrose, glycerol, magnesium stearate, talc, acacia, white beeswax, shellac, carnauba wax, titanium oxide (E171), yellow iron oxide (E172), methacrylic acid-methyl methacrylate copolymer, castor oil, macrogol 6000.

Usage and Instructions

For oral administration.

Adults and children over 10 years:

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 10 years:

Consult your doctor.

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.