Dulcolax 5mg Tablets

Effective Overnight Relief from Constipation

Dulcolax 5mg Tablets are designed to provide reliable and predictable relief from the discomfort of occasional constipation. Each gastro-resistant tablet contains 5mg of Bisacodyl, a stimulant laxative that works locally in the large intestine to help return your body to its natural rhythm.

Age: For adults and children aged 10 years and over. We cannot supply Dulcolax Tablets over the counter for a child under 10; that needs your doctor's advice.

By gently stimulating the muscles of the bowel, Dulcolax helps ensure material is eliminated more easily, relieving feelings of bloating and heaviness.

Key Features & Benefits

• Predictable Relief: Works overnight to provide relief the following morning.
• Targeted Action: The tablets feature a special gastro-resistant coating, ensuring the active ingredient is released only where it is needed most, in the bowel.
• Gentle Stimulation: Encourages the natural muscle action of the large intestine.
• Available in Various Pack Sizes: Suitable for occasional use or as directed by a healthcare professional.

What is constipation?

Normal and regular bowel movement is important for most people. However, what is “normal and regular” varies from person to person. Some may have a bowel movement every day, others less often. Whatever it is like for you, it is best that your bowel movement has a regular pattern.

Constipation is an occasional problem for some people. For others, it may happen more often. It happens when the normal muscle actions in the bowel (large intestine) slow down. This can mean that material is not easily eliminated from the body.

The cause of constipation is often not known. It can be associated with:

• Sudden change of diet
• A diet with not enough fibre
• Loss of ‘tone’ of the bowel muscles in older people
• Pregnancy
• Medicines such as morphine or codeine
• Having to stay in bed for a long time
• Lack of exercise

Whatever the cause, constipation can be uncomfortable. It may make you feel bloated and heavy or generally “off colour”. Sometimes it causes headaches.

Healthy tips to try to prevent constipation

• Eat a balanced diet including fresh fruit and vegetables.
• Drink enough water so that you do not become dehydrated.
• Keep up your exercise and stay fit.
• Make time to empty your bowels when your body tells you.

How to Take Dulcolax Tablets

For best results, follow these instructions carefully:

• Adults and Children over 10 years: Take one or two tablets (5 or 10mg) daily before bedtime.
• New Users: If you have not used Dulcolax before, it is recommended to start with one tablet and increase to two only if necessary.
• Administration: Swallow the tablets whole with water. Do not crush or chew them.
• Important Timing: Do not take milk, antacids, or medicines that reduce stomach acid (proton pump inhibitors) within one hour of taking Dulcolax, as this can interfere with the tablet's coating.

Safety Information & Precautions

As a stimulant laxative, Dulcolax should be used responsibly to ensure safety:

• Short-term Use Only: Do not take Dulcolax every day for more than five days without consulting a doctor.
• Hydration: Always ensure you drink enough water while treating constipation to avoid dehydration.
• Contraindications: Do not use if you have a bowel blockage (ileus), severe dehydration, or serious abdominal conditions like appendicitis.
• Pregnancy & Breastfeeding: Talk to your pharmacist or doctor before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
• Side Effects: Common side effects may include abdominal cramps, nausea, or diarrhoea. If you experience dizziness or fainting, wait until these feelings pass before driving or using machinery.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take for Dulcolax to work?
Dulcolax Tablets typically provide relief in 6 to 12 hours. Taking them at bedtime usually results in a bowel movement the following morning.

Can children take Dulcolax?
Children aged 10 years and over can take the adult dose. We cannot supply Dulcolax over the counter for a child under 10; below that age it should only be given if specifically recommended by a doctor.

Does Dulcolax help with weight loss?
No. Dulcolax is a laxative for the relief of constipation and does not aid in weight loss.

Lifestyle Advice

Try to increase your daily fibre intake with fresh fruit and vegetables, stay active, and ensure you are drinking plenty of water to help prevent constipation from returning.

Storage Instructions

• Keep Out of Reach: Ensure this medicine is kept out of the sight and reach of children at all times.
• Temperature Control: Do not store the tablets above 25°C.
• Original Packaging: Keep the blister strip within the outer carton to protect the tablets.
• Expiry Date: Do not use the tablets after the expiry date (EXP) stated on the carton and blister; the date refers to the last day of the month mentioned.

Composition & Pack Sizes

• Active Ingredient: Each gastro-resistant tablet contains 5mg of bisacodyl.
• Appearance: Dulcolax tablets are round and yellow in colour.
• Pack Sizes: Available in packs containing 20, 40, 60, or 100 tablets.

Ingredients List

Each Dulcolax tablet is carefully formulated with the following ingredients:

• Core Active: Bisacodyl (5mg).
• Excipients: Lactose monohydrate, maize starch, and sucrose (approximately 21mg per tablet).
• Other Ingredients: Glycerol, magnesium stearate, talc (E553b), powdered acacia, white beeswax (E901), shellac (E904), and carnauba wax (E903).
• Colouring & Coating: Titanium dioxide (E171), yellow iron oxide (E172), methacrylic acid-methyl methacrylate copolymer, castor oil, and macrogol 6000.

These tablets contain a small amount of lactose and sucrose. If you have been diagnosed with an intolerance to certain sugars, please contact your doctor or our pharmacist before taking this product.

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