Dulcolax

Dulcolax in detail

The total dose should not be exceeded without consulting a doctor or pharmacist.

How should it be used?
Insert the medicine into the rectum.

Duration of use?
You should only use the medicine for a few days without medical advice. If your symptoms persist for longer, you should consult your doctor.

Overdosage?
Overdosing can lead to diarrhea and loss of fluids and salt, among other things. If you suspect an overdose, contact a doctor immediately.

As a general rule: Pay particular attention to conscientious dosing for infants, small children and older people. If in doubt, ask your doctor or pharmacist about any effects or precautionary measures.

A dosage prescribed by a doctor may differ from the information in the package leaflet. Since the doctor will adjust it individually, you should therefore use the medicine according to his instructions.

The medicine must be stored away from heat.what are the reasons for not using it?

Always:
- Hypersensitivity to the ingredients
- Intestinal obstruction

Under certain circumstances - talk to your doctor or pharmacist:
- Inflammatory gastrointestinal diseases that are acute
- Disorders of the fluid and salt balance

Which age group should be considered?
- Children under 10 years of age: As a rule, the medicinal product should not be used in this group. There are preparations that are more suitable in terms of active ingredient strength and/or pharmaceutical form.

What about pregnancy and breastfeeding?
- Pregnancy: Consult your doctor. Various considerations play a role in whether and how the medicine can be used during pregnancy.
- Breastfeeding: According to current knowledge, there is no indication that the medicine should not be used during breastfeeding.

If you have been prescribed the medicine despite a contraindication, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. The therapeutic benefit may be greater than the risk associated with use in the case of a contraindication.what adverse effects may occur?

- Gastrointestinal complaints, such as
- Abdominal pain
- flatulence
- Bleeding in the anal area
- Pain in the anal area

If you notice any discomfort or change during treatment, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

The information provided here is based primarily on side effects that occur in at least one in 1,000 patients treated.
- Only use laxative medicines for a short time without a doctor's recommendation. Longer-term use may lead to chronic constipation and/or other problems. If there is no success after short-term use, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
- Caution: Laxatives are not suitable for weight loss.
- There may be medicines with which interactions occur. You should therefore always tell your doctor or pharmacist about any other medicines you are already taking before starting treatment with a new medicine. This also applies to medicines that you buy yourself, use only occasionally or have been using for some time.
How does the ingredient of the medicine work?

The active ingredient prevents water and salts from being removed from the intestinal contents. At the same time, it promotes the flow of water and salts into the intestine. This increases the volume of the intestinal contents and makes them softer, which leads to an urge to defecate and easier defecation.

Application

- Constipation, for short-term use- Facilitation of bowel evacuation and softening of the stool, e.g. in the case of painful anal conditions or after operations- Bowel evacuation in preparation for operations and/or examinationsThe medicine should only be used if the constipation cannot be remedied by changing the diet.

Dosage

Constipation and facilitation of bowel evacuation and softening of the stool:1 suppository 1 time dailyChildren from 10 years and adults before defecation (approx. 30 minutes)Bowel evacuation in preparation for operations and/or examinations: Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice on the dosage.The laxative effect normally occurs after 15 to 30 minutes.