Can I safely use a Dulcoflex 10mg suppository to help with my hard stools if the Dulcoflex 5mg tablets didn't work and I have piles and tears in my anus? | Apollo Pharmacy

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Can I safely use a Dulcoflex 10mg suppository to help with my hard stools if the Dulcoflex 5mg tablets didn't work and I have piles and tears in my anus?

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Can I safely use a Dulcoflex 10mg suppository to help with my hard stools if the Dulcoflex 5mg tablets didn't work and I have piles and tears in my anus?

Asked by Male, 30 · 22 days ago

Y. Lakshmi Thulasi

Pharm-D (Post baccalaureate)

22 days ago

While Dulcoflex (bisacodyl) suppositories are highly effective for constipation, it is not recommended to use them when you have active piles and anal tears. Inserting a suppository can cause significant pain, irritation, and further damage to the delicate, healing tissues. Since the 5mg tablets did not help, it is best to avoid inserting anything rectally. Instead, gentle oral stool softeners can help make your stool easier to pass without causing further pain. Please consult a healthcare professional to get a safe, tailored treatment plan for your piles and tears.

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