Dulcoflex 5mg Suppository for Children 5's
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About Dulcoflex 5mg Suppository for Children
Dulcoflex 5mg Suppository for Children belongs to the group of medicines called stimulant laxatives used to treat occasional constipation. It may also be used to empty the bowels prior to surgery or certain medical procedures. Constipation refers to infrequent bowel movements. In this condition, the stools are often dry, painful and hard to pass.
Dulcoflex 5mg Suppository for Children contains 'Bisacodyl' that increases the activity of the intestines, which facilitates a bowel movement. Thereby, Dulcoflex 5mg Suppository for Children helps treat constipation.
In some cases, Dulcoflex 5mg Suppository for Children may cause side effects such as diarrhoea, abdominal pain/cramps, rectal inflammation or irritation. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
Do not use Dulcoflex 5mg Suppository for Children for more than a week as it might cause dependency on Dulcoflex 5mg Suppository for Children for bowel movement. Consult your doctor before using Dulcoflex 5mg Suppository for Children if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Dulcoflex 5mg Suppository for Children should not be used in children unless prescribed by a child specialist. Avoid using other stool softeners or laxatives unless advised by the doctor.
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Dulcoflex 5mg Suppository for Children belongs to the group of medicines called as stimulant laxatives used to treat constipation. Dulcoflex 5mg Suppository for Children increases the intestinal movements, thereby facilitating stool passage. Dulcoflex 5mg Suppository for Children 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.
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Drug Warnings
Do not use Dulcoflex 5mg Suppository for Children if you are allergic to any of its contents, if you have an intestinal obstruction, severe dehydration, acute abdominal conditions requiring surgery or in conditions where the diagnosis is uncertain. Inform your doctor if you have a bowel obstruction, inflammatory bowel disease, anal fissures, piles, or rectal bleeding. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Dulcoflex 5mg Suppository for Children should be used in children only if advised by the doctor. Notify your doctor if you have nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, or a sudden change in bowel movement lasting for more than 2 weeks.
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Co-administration of Dulcoflex 5mg Suppository for Children and Azithromycin together can increase the chance of a serious abnormal heart rhythm.
How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Dulcoflex 5mg Suppository for Children can be taken with Azithromycin if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the doctor if you develop sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, breathing difficulty, or heart palpitations, weakness, tiredness, drowsiness, confusion, tingling, numbness, muscle pain, cramps, nausea, or vomiting. Do not discontinue the medications without consulting a doctor.
Co-administration of Dulcoflex 5mg Suppository for Children with Sodium sulfate may raise the risk of ischemic colitis (an inflammatory condition caused by reduced blood flow to the colon due to narrowed or blocked blood vessels) or ulcers.
How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Dulcoflex 5mg Suppository for Children can be taken with Sodium sulfate only if prescribed by the doctor. Inform the doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms. Do not stop taking medications without a doctor's advice.
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Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Try maintaining a balanced diet which includes fresh fruits and vegetables.
- Stay hydrated, drink enough water and fluids.
- Exercise regularly and stay fit.
- Get enough sleep.
- Try to make time to empty your bowels whenever your body tells you to.
- Eat food rich in fibre such as whole-wheat bread, oatmeal, flax seed, nuts, beans, lentils, fruits (berries, apples, oranges, bananas, pears, figs) and vegetables (broccoli, spinach, sweet potatoes, avocados).
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Alcohol
Safe if prescribed
It is not known if alcohol affects Dulcoflex 5mg Suppository for Children. Please consult a doctor if you have any concerns.
Pregnancy
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Avoid using Dulcoflex 5mg Suppository for Children in the first 3months of pregnancy. Excessive or frequent use of Dulcoflex 5mg Suppository for Children during the remaining period of pregnancy is not recommended unless advised by the doctor.
Breast Feeding
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Please consult your doctor before using Dulcoflex 5mg Suppository for Children if you are breastfeeding; your doctor will prescribe if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Driving
Safe if prescribed
Dulcoflex 5mg Suppository for Children may cause dizziness and abdominal spasms. Therefore, you are advised to drive only if you are alert.
Liver
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Please consult your doctor if you have liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.
Kidney
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Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.
Children
Safe if prescribed
Dulcoflex 5mg Suppository for Children is not recommended for children below 10 years. Dulcoflex 5mg Suppository for Children should be used in children only if prescribed by a doctor.
FAQs
Dulcoflex 5mg Suppository for Children works by increasing the intestinal movements, thereby facilitating stool passage.
Diarrhoea might be a side-effect of Dulcoflex 5mg Suppository for Children. 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 Dulcoflex 5mg Suppository for Children for more than a week as it might lead to dependency on Dulcoflex 5mg Suppository for Children for bowel movement. If your bowel movement is irregular even after using Dulcoflex 5mg Suppository for Children for a week, consult your doctor.
Dulcoflex 5mg Suppository for Children 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 Dulcoflex 5mg Suppository for Children. Therefore, maintain a gap of 2 hours between Dulcoflex 5mg Suppository for Children and other medicines. However, you are advised to consult a doctor before taking other medicines with Dulcoflex 5mg Suppository for Children.
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Reference
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