Dulcolax Suppository 10 mg Adult 5's

Dulcolax Suppository 10 mg Adult is used to treat occasional constipation. It may also be used to empty the bowels before surgery or certain medical procedures. Constipation refers to infrequent bowel movements. In this condition, the stools are often dry, painful and hard to pass.

Dulcolax Suppository 10 mg Adult contains Bisacodyl, which increases intestinal activity, facilitating a bowel movement. Thereby, Dulcolax Suppository 10 mg Adult helps treat constipation.

In some cases, Dulcolax Suppository 10 mg Adult may cause side effects such as diarrhoea, abdominal pain or cramps, rectal inflammation, or irritation. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve over time. However, talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Do not use Dulcolax Suppository 10 mg Adult for more than a week, as it might cause dependency on Dulcolax Suppository 10 mg Adult for bowel movement. Consult your doctor before using Dulcolax Suppository 10 mg Adult if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Dulcolax Suppository 10 mg Adult should not be used in children unless prescribed by a child specialist.

Dulcolax Suppository 10 mg Adult is a stimulant laxative used to relieve constipation and prepare the bowel for medical procedures. The detailed uses of Dulcolax Suppository 10 mg Adult are as follows:

• Relief of Constipation: Acts quickly (usually within 15-60 minutes) to induce a bowel movement by stimulating the muscles of the intestine. Used when a fast response is needed (e.g., for painful constipation or impaction).
• Bowel Preparation Before Medical Procedures: Commonly used before colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, or bowel surgery. Helps empty the bowel completely for a clear view during examination.
• Treatment of Faecal Impaction: Softens and stimulates evacuation in cases of hard, impacted stool, especially in children, the elderly, or patients who are bedridden.

• It is recommended to use Dulcolax Suppository 10 mg Adult once daily in the morning, or as directed by your doctor.
• Follow your doctor’s advice regarding the dosage and duration.
• Lie down on your left side and raise your right knee to your chest. Remove the wrapper and insert the pointed end of the suppository into the rectum.
• Keep lying down for about 15 minutes after insertion to prevent the suppository from sliding.

• Dulcolax Suppository 10 mg Adult helps relieve constipation by stimulating intestinal movements for smooth stool passage.
• It restores normal and regular bowel function.
• It provides relief from discomfort caused by hard or infrequent stools.
• Dulcolax Suppository 10 mg Adult also aids in complete bowel evacuation before surgeries or diagnostic procedures.
• It helps maintain intestinal health by promoting proper bowel movements.

• Do not use Dulcolax Suppository 10 mg Adult if you are allergic to any of its components.
• Avoid using Dulcolax Suppository 10 mg Adult 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.
• Dulcolax Suppository 10 mg Adult 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.
• Let your doctor know if you are taking any other medicines, including supplements and herbal products.