Dulcolax Tablet is a medicine used to treat constipation. It is a laxative and helps you empty your bowels. Sometimes it is used by hospitals before surgery or some internal examinations or treatments. It works by increasing the movement in the intestine.

Dulcolax Tablet stimulates passage of stools and treats constipation

Uses of Dulcolax Tablet

Treatment of Constipation

Benefits of Dulcolax Tablet

In Treatment of Constipation

Dulcolax Tablet is a laxative that stimulates bowel movements. It increases the movement of the intestines, this helps empty your bowels and relieve constipation. It takes 6 to 12 hours to work and you may need several doses, but you should not take it every day for more than 5 days. This is a short-term treatment and should only be used when needed. It relieves the pain and discomfort caused due to constipation and improves your quality of life. Eat more high-fiber foods including fruit and vegetables and drink plenty of water to prevent constipation from happening.

Side effects of Dulcolax Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Dulcolax

Vomiting
Bloating
Nausea
Stomach cramp

How to use Dulcolax Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Dulcolax Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Dulcolax Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Dulcolax Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Dulcolax Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Dulcolax Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Patients may experience dizziness and/or syncope due to a vasovagal response (e.g. to abdominal spasm). If patients experience abdominal spasm they should avoid driving.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Dulcolax Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Dulcolax Tablet is generally not advised if there is associated vomiting as the loss of body water can be harmful to kidney function.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Dulcolax Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

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Quick tips

Together with Dulcolax Tablet, taking a fiber-rich diet containing whole grain bread and cereals, bran, fruits and green leafy vegetables, is essential to maintain healthy bowel function.
Avoid taking a Dulcolax Tablet for more than 1 week, unless prescribed by the doctor, as it leads to dependency on the laxative action to produce a bowel movement.
Take Dulcolax Tablet after 2 hours from other medicines, as it may interfere with the absorption of other medicines.
Dulcolax Tablet should be preferably taken at bedtime because it requires 6 to 8 hours to show impact.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Diphenylmethane Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

GASTRO INTESTINAL

Action Class

Stimulant laxatives/purgative

Patient concerns

Take dulcoflex tablet in 9th month is safe or not My gynaecologist say to take dulcolax tablet Pls tell me what i do

Dr. Megha Gupta

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Yes, it is safe to take dulcoflex

I have taken medicine from different doctor for pain in stomach which feels like need to go to refresh and once done pain goes away Stool is coming bit hard sometime , prescription and medicine i have taken is attached but doesnt provide relief . taken for seven odd days .pls suggest

Dr. Pushkar Mani

Physician

tab dulcolax 5mg once daily in night for 2 week ( stop if u get loose motion)

I have peoblem of gas always.i go tp many doctors but they r failed i have also problem of kabji

Dr. Asmita Kaundal

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Hello sir. Change your life style. daily exercise, lot of water at least 3 lts a day. include more salads and roughage to the diet. Avoid spicy and fatty food . iF this does not solve the problem for gastritis take Pan 40 before breakfast daily fro 10 days along with the above mentioned life style modifications. for constipation you can have syrup dulcolax 2 table spoon before going to bed.

User feedback

Patients taking Dulcolax Tablet

Once A Day

97%

Twice A Day

What are you using Dulcolax Tablet for?

Constipation

100%

How much was the improvement?

Average

48%

Poor

29%

Excellent

24%

What were the side-effects while using Dulcolax Tablet?

No Side Effec*

40%

Feeling abnor*

20%

Dehydration

20%

Feeling of di*

20%

*No Side Effect, Feeling abnormal, Feeling of discomfort

FAQs

Is it safe to use Dulcolax Tablet?

Dulcolax Tablet is safe if you use it for a prescribed duration and dose as recommended by your doctor. In case of any side effects, consult your doctor.

Is Dulcolax Tablet a stimulant laxative?

Yes, Dulcolax Tablet belongs to a group of medicines known as stimulant laxatives which increase bowel movements. Dulcolax Tablet is used for recent or long-term constipation. It can also be used to clear the bowels before surgery, labor or radiological investigation.

Is Dulcolax Tablet habit forming?

Dulcolax Tablet can be habit-forming. Long-term use can make your body depend on the laxative for regular bowel movements, damage the bowel, cause malnutrition, and problems with the amounts of water and salts in your body. Do not use this medicine for longer than directed by your doctor. If your constipation keeps returning, consult your doctor.

Is Dulcolax Tablet effective?

Yes, Dulcolax Tablet is effective if used for an approved indication at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.

Can I take Dulcolax Tablet for constipation?

Dulcolax Tablet is used for the treatment of recent or long-term constipation. Dulcolax Tablet can also be used to clear the bowels before surgery, labor or radiological investigation. Dulcolax Tablet belongs to a group of medicines known as stimulant laxatives. Stimulant laxatives increase bowel movements, thus help in relieving constipation.

Can I take Dulcolax Tablet with senna?

Dulcolax Tablet and senna both belong to a group of medicines called laxatives. However, no drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two, this does not mean that interactions cannot occur. Therefore, please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Can the use of Dulcolax Tablet help lose weight?

Dulcolax Tablet does not cause weight loss. Please consult your doctor in case you experience weight loss while taking Dulcolax Tablet or if you need treatment for weight management.

Does Dulcolax Tablet cause diarrhea?

Diarrhea is a common side effect of Dulcolax Tablet. Please consult your doctor if you experience intolerable diarrhea with Dulcolax Tablet.

Does Dulcolax Tablet cause cramping?

Abdominal cramps or pain is a common side effect of Dulcolax Tablet. Please consult your doctor if you experience cramps while taking Dulcolax Tablet.

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