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How long does it take for Dulcolax 5mg to work?
It may take 6 to 12 hours before this medication causes a bowel movement.
How many Dulcolax 5mg should I take?
Adults: 1 to 2 coated tablets (5-10 mg) daily before bedtime. Should not be used in children or adolescents under the age of 18 years. It is recommended to start with the lowest dose. The dose may be adjusted up to the maximum recommended dose to produce regular stools.
What to expect after taking Dulcolax?
After taking Dulcolax tablets you should have a bowel movement within 12 to 72 hours. Dulcolax suppositories generally produces bowel movements in 15 minutes to 1 hour. Different people may however feel the effects at different times. Dulcolax (bisacodyl) is a laxative that stimulates bowel movements.
What does Dulcolax do to your body?
What is Dulcolax? Dulcolax (bisacodyl) is a laxative that stimulates bowel movements. Dulcolax is used to treat constipation or to empty the bowels before surgery, colonoscopy, x-rays, or other intestinal medical procedure. Dulcolax tablets generally produce a bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours.
Who should not use Dulcolax?
DULCOLAX should be used in children aged 10 years or younger only on medical advice. DULCOLAX tablets may be used in children 4 years of age and over and are not recommended for use in children under 4 years of age.
What side effects are possible with Dulcolax?
Some of the most common potential side effects with Dulcolax are diarrhea, abdominal cramps/pain, indigestion, ^ gas, weakness, feeling dizzy, ^ thirst and nausea.
How often is it safe to take Dulcolax?
Dulcolax should not be taken long-term by children or adults. Children 12 and older and adults can use one 10 mg suppository a day or take up to three Dulcolax tablets in a single, daily dose as needed.
Is Dulcolax bad for You?
Long-term and excessive use of Dulcolax may cause an imbalance of salts in the body (including low potassium), muscle weakness, kidney problems and fluid imbalance.
What are effects of overdose of Dulcolax?
Vomiting