Dulcolax Laxative 5mg - 100 Tablets

Buy Dulcolax Adult Laxative Tablets

Dulcolax Adult Laxative Tablets are used to treat short-term constipation. They work overnight while you are asleep and become effective within 6-12 hours.

If you’re an adult suffering from constipation, this could be the perfect way to help you get regular again.

How Dulcolax Adult Laxative Tablets work

Dulcolax Adult Laxative Tablets each contain 5mg of an active ingredient called bisacodyl, a medication known as a stimulant laxative.

Stimulant laxatives work by stimulating the muscles in your bowel, helping to move poo through your bowel so it can be passed more easily. This helps to relieve your constipation and encourages your bowel movements to return to normal.

Directions

Always take Dulcolax Adult Laxative Tablets exactly as described in the patient information leaflet or as your doctor / Chemist4U pharmacist has told you. 

Take 1 - 2 tablets before you go to bed at night. When you first begin taking these tablets, you should start with 1 tablet a night and increase to 2 if necessary. 

You can stop taking the tablets when your bowel movements have returned to normal.

Swallow the tablets whole with water. Do not drink milk or similar drinks with these tablets or within an hour of taking the tablets.

Do not take these tablets for more than 5 days. If you haven’t had a bowel movement after this time or find that you need to take laxatives every day, you should speak to your doctor or pharmacist.

Side effects

Like all medicines, Dulcolax Adult Laxative Tablet may cause side effects in some people, but these won’t affect everybody. Common side effects may include:

• Abdominal pain or cramps 
• Diarrhoea 
• Nausea

If you experience any side effects, including any not included in the patient information leaflet, you can report them using the MHRA Yellow Card Scheme.

Serious side effects

Seek emergency medical attention if you notice any signs of a severe allergic reaction, symptoms of which include swelling of the face and throat, skin rash, breathing difficulties and/or loss of consciousness. 

Warnings

Dulcolax Adult Laxative Tablets may be unsuitable for certain people. Do not take these tablets if you are allergic to any of the ingredients or if:

• You are intolerant to certain sugars
• You are dehydrated
• You have a blockage in the intestine (ileus)
• You have appendicitis 
• You have severe abdominal pain with nausea and vomiting 
• You have a blocked bowel 
• You have inflammation of the bowel

Using/taking other medicines

If you are taking or have recently taken any medication, including medication obtained without a prescription, talk to your GP or pharmacist before taking these tablets.

You must tell your healthcare provider if you are taking the following medication:

• Water tablets e.g. bendrofluazide or furosemide
• Steroids e.g. prednisolone 
• Other laxatives 

Age restrictions 

This product is unsuitable for anyone under 18 years old.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, you must ask your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist for advice before taking any new medicine. 

Driving and operating machinery 

This product may make you feel dizzy in some cases. If affected, do not drive or operate machinery until you feel safe enough to do so.

Storage information

Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place out of sight and reach of children. Do not use after the expiry date, referring to the last day of the month stated on the packaging. Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste.

Important information

This product is a medicine; make sure to speak to your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist before taking this product if you have an underlying medical problem or are taking any other medicine or complementary therapy. If your symptoms get worse or continue after taking this product, contact us or your doctor. For medical services in your area, please refer to the NHS website. 

If you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, speak to your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist before taking this product. If you suffer from any allergies, ask your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist if this medicine is right for you.

Store all medicines out of sight and reach of children.

Please read the included leaflet carefully before taking this product.

Please contact your GP if appropriate regarding this product.