Dulcolax 5mg Gastro-resistant tablets

Short term relief of constipation.

What are Dulcolax 5mg Gastro-resistant tablets?

Dulcolax 5mg Gastro-resistant tablets provide predictable overnight relief of constipation when a stimulant laxative is required. If taken at night you should be able to go to the toilet normally in the morning with no nasty surprises and in the comfort of your own home. 

What can cause constipation?

• A lack of fibre
• Not taking in enough fluids
• Not exercising enough
• Ignoring the urge to go to the toilet
• A change in your diet
• Stress, anxiety, or depression
• A side effect of certain types of medication

In rare cases, constipation can be a symptom of a more serious condition.

Warnings and Precautions

• Not suitable for anyone under 18 years
• If laxatives are needed for more than five days in a row, or if symptoms persist, in particular, if you have persistent abdominal pain or are passing blood, consult your doctor.
• During pregnancy, constipation can be common and many pregnant women look for constipation relief. However, you should always speak to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Dulcolax or any other medication during your pregnancy or while you’re breastfeeding.
• Keep out of sight and reach of children.

DO NOT USE IF:

• You are allergic to any of the ingredients this medication contains
• You are intolerant to some sugars, as this product contains small amounts of lactose and sucrose
• You have severe dehydration
• You have a blockage in the intestine, also known as ileus
• You have a serious abdominal condition, e.g. appendicitis
• You have severe abdominal pain, feeling sick, and are sick
• You have a blocked bowel (intestinal obstruction)
• You have inflammation of the bowel

Speak to you your GP or Pharmacist before use if:

• You are taking any other medication 
• You take diuretics, also known as water tablets, e.g. bendrofluazide or furosemide
• You take steroid medications, e.g. prednisolone
• You take any other laxatives
• You take antacids or proton pump inhibitors, which are used for acid reflux and heartburn

Ingredients

Active ingredients: Each gastro-resistant tablet contains 5 mg bisacodyl.

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