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Dulcolax Suppository 10 mg Adult Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

BISACODYL-10MG

Uses:

Constipation

Medicinal Benefits:

Dulcolax Suppository 10 mg Adult belongs to the group of medicines called as stimulant laxatives used to treat constipation. Dulcolax Suppository 10 mg Adult increases the intestinal movements, thereby facilitating stool passage. Dulcolax Suppository 10 mg Adult may also be used under medical supervision to empty the bowels prior to surgery, certain medical procedures, pre-or post-operative treatments, and in conditions which require defecation to be facilitated.

FAQs

Dulcolax Suppository 10 mg Adult works by increasing the intestinal movements, thereby facilitating stool passage.

Diarrhoea might be a side-effect of Dulcolax Suppository 10 mg Adult. Drink fluids and eat non-spicy food if you experience diarrhoea. If you find blood in stools (tarry stools) or if you have severe diarrhoea, consult your doctor. Do not take anti-diarrheal medicine on your own.

Do not use Dulcolax Suppository 10 mg Adult for more than a week as it might lead to dependency on Dulcolax Suppository 10 mg Adult for bowel movement. If your bowel movement is irregular even after using Dulcolax Suppository 10 mg Adult for a week, consult your doctor.

Dulcolax Suppository 10 mg Adult should be used with caution in people with anal fissures, inflammatory bowel disease, and ulcerated haemorrhoids (piles). Consult your doctor if you have any concerns.

The effectiveness of other medicines might be reduced if taken along with Dulcolax Suppository 10 mg Adult. Therefore, maintain a gap of 2 hours between Dulcolax Suppository 10 mg Adult and other medicines. However, you are advised to consult a doctor before taking other medicines with Dulcolax Suppository 10 mg Adult.