Short-term effective overnight relief from occasional constipation
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CompareCompareDulcolax Laxative Tablet 5mg (Dulcolax Twelve Plus Tablets) is used for the short-term relief of occasional constipation. Dulcolax Twelve Plus Tablets contain bisacodyl and belong to a group of medicines known as stimulant laxatives, which increase bowel movements. This medicine does not help with weight loss.
Dulcolax tablets offers relief by stimulating the bowel muscle. The tablets have a special coating making them gastro-resistant, which means they can resist the fluid in the stomach and ensure the active ingredient is released in the small intestine.
Contains the active ingredient, bisacodyl and has been trusted for dependable constipation relief for over 60 years.
Dulcolax works by gently stimulating the bowel muscles to provide reliable relief of constipation in 6-12 hours
Our comfort-coated tablets are easy to swallow, gentle on your stomach and deliver what you want most when you can’t go … predictability.
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.
The cause of constipation is often not known. It can be associated with:
Being constipated can mean you’re not feeling quite like yourself, it can have a number of symptoms from stomach ache, feeling bloated, feeling sick or even losing your appetite.
Whatever the cause, constipation can be uncomfortable. It may make you feel bloated and heavy or generally “off colour”. Sometimes it causes headaches.
It is recommended to use changes in diet and bulk-forming medicines to control constipation before using this medicine.
These healthy tips are recommended to try to prevent constipation happening:
Adding more fiber to your diet adds bulk and roughage to your system, which helps keep things moving.
Stay hydrated with water, herbal teas and clear soup, which helps food and waste pass through your gut.
Get your heart rate up 30 or more minutes a day not only keeps things moving, but also helps decrease stress levels.
Some medications can stop up your system. If you feel that’s the case, speak to your physician.
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Always take this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist have told you. Check with your pharmacist if you are not sure.
For constipation: Adults (including the elderly) and children over 12 years: 1 to 2 tablets at night.
If you have not taken Dulcolax Twelve Plus Tablets before, start with one tablet and increase to two if necessary. When your bowel regularity has returned to normal, the dose can usually be stopped.
Length of treatment
These tablets should not be used every day for more than 5 days. If you need laxatives every day, then you should see your doctor to find the cause of your constipation. Overuse can be harmful.
If you take more Dulcolax Twelve Plus Tablets than you should
It may be harmful to
This is because taking too many for too long may lead to:
If you take more of this medicine than you should, talk to a doctor or go to a hospital straight away. Take the medicine pack with you; this is so the doctor knows what you have taken.
If you have any questions on the use of this product, ask your pharmacist or doctor.
Do not take Dulcolax Twelve Plus Tablets if:
Do not take this medicine if any of the above applies to you.
Do not use in children under the age of 12 years. If you are not sure, talk to your pharmacist or doctor before taking this medicine.
Does this help with weight loss?
Stimulant laxatives (including bisacodyl) do not help with weight loss. They do not reduce the absorption of calories or nutrients. They can cause watery stools (diarrhoea), abdominal cramps and dehydration. Dehydration can seem like weight loss.
Overuse of laxatives may damage your health by:
Other medicines and Dulcolax Twelve Plus Tablets
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines. This is because Dulcolax Twelve Plus Tablets can affect the way some other medicines work. Also, some other medicines can affect the way Dulcolax Twelve Plus Tablets work.
In particular, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking:
If you are not sure if any of the above applies to you, talk to your pharmacist or doctor before taking Dulcolax Twelve Plus Tablets
Pregnancy and breast feeding
Talk to your pharmacist or doctor before taking Dulcolax Twelve Plus Tablets if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or are breast feeding.
Driving and using machines
Some people may feel dizzy or faint while taking this medicine. If this happens to you, wait until these feelings go away before driving or using machines.
Dulcolax Twelve Plus Tablets contain lactose and sucrose
The tablets contain a small amount of lactose and sucrose in each tablet. Patients with rare hereditary problems of fructose intolerance, galactose intolerance, total lactase deficiency, glucose-galactose malabsorption or sucrose-isomaltase insufficiency should not use this medicine.
If you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.
What Dulcolax Twelve Plus Tablets contain
Like all medicines, Dulcolax Twelve Plus Tablets can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. If you experience any of the following side effects, please stop taking the medicines and see your doctor straight away:
Rare side effects (affect less than 1 in 1000 people)
Uncommon side effects (affect less than 1 in 100 people)
Common side effects (affect less than 1 in 10 people)
Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
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