Dulcolax 10mg Suppositories
Price £5.50
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Treatment Information
Overview
Dulcolax 10mg Suppositories are a type of medication which provide effective short term relief from occasional constipation. They include bisacodyl which is a safe compound with no toxic effects and is a type of stimulant laxative. It acts by stimulating the muscles of the bowel, assisting to move stools through the stool passage.
Dulcolax 10mg Suppositories pack of 12 main function is to treat constipation occurred occasionally. It can also be used to empty the bowel before surgery or any radiological examination. It acts as a stimulant which contracts the muscles in the bowel. This helps to move the stool from the body and hence gives relief from constipation.
Directions
Adults and children over 12 years:
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Take 1 suppository in the morning.
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Not recommended for patients under the age of twelve years.
How to use Dulcolax 10mg Suppositories
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Take the suppository out of the foil.
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Place the suppository in the rectum (back passage).
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It is recommended that the suppository should be retained in the rectum for about fifteen minutes.
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Wash your hands for 30 seconds with water after using the product.
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Take one Dulcolax 10mg Suppository daily. Its results are normally experienced 10 to 45 minutes after the insertion.
Dulcolax 10mg Suppositories should not be used for more than one week consecutively. If your symptoms do not improve, you should contact your doctor.
Cautions
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Overuse can be harmful
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Keep out of the reach and sight of children
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For rectal use only
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Consult your doctor before If you require a laxative for more than five consecutive days or have chronic abdominal pain
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Before using this product, you should read the information given in the leaflet
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This medication does not help in weight loss
- Dulcolax 10mg Suppositories are recommended for use by adults and children above 12 years. They may not be safe for those with following health issues, for example
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Intestinal obstruction,
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Acute abdomen pathology such as appendicitis
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Severe dehydration
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Known hypersensitivity to bisacodyl
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Any other ingredient of the product.
Side effects
Like all medication, Dulcolax 10mg Suppositories may have side effects, although not everyone will experience them.
Common side effects
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Abdominal cramps or discomfort
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Nausea or vomiting
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Diarrhoea
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Uncommon Side Effects
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Blood in the stools
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Abdominal pain
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Bleeding or pus coming from the anus
Serious Side Effects
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Severe allergic reactions
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Inflammation of the large intestine.
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Dehydration
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For more detailed side effects, please read the patient information leaflet.
Ingredients
Active ingredients: Each suppository contains 10mg of bisacodyl.
Other ingredients: The suppositories also contain hard fat.