Dulcoflex 5mg Suppository for Children 5's
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About Dulcoflex 5mg Suppository for Children
Dulcoflex 5mg Suppository for Children 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.
Dulcoflex 5mg Suppository for Children contains Bisacodyl, which increases intestinal activity, facilitating 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 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 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.
Key Ingredients
Uses of Dulcoflex 5mg Suppository for Children
Dulcoflex 5mg Suppository for Children is a stimulant laxative used to relieve constipation and prepare the bowel for medical procedures. The detailed uses of Dulcoflex 5mg Suppository for Children 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.
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Directions for Use
- It is recommended to use Dulcoflex 5mg Suppository for Children 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.
Key Benefits
- Dulcoflex 5mg Suppository for Children 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.
- Dulcoflex 5mg Suppository for Children also aids in complete bowel evacuation before surgeries or diagnostic procedures.
- It helps maintain intestinal health by promoting proper bowel movements.
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Drug Warnings
- Do not use Dulcoflex 5mg Suppository for Children if you are allergic to any of its components.
- Avoid using Dulcoflex 5mg Suppository for Children 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.
- Let your doctor know if you are taking any other medicines, including supplements and herbal products.
Drug-Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interactions
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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.
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.
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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, flaxseed, 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 3 months 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
Consult your doctor
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
Consult your doctor
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.
Heart
Dulcoflex 5mg Suppository for Children should be used with caution in patients with heart problems. Therefore, please consult your doctor before using Dulcoflex 5mg Suppository for Children.
Geriatrics
Consult your doctor
Dulcoflex 5mg Suppository for Children should be used with caution in elderly patients due to an increased risk of side effects. It is important to consult a healthcare professional before use.
FAQs
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 before surgery or specific medical procedures.
Dulcoflex 5mg Suppository for Children works by increasing intestinal movements, thereby facilitating the passage of stool.
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 your 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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