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Composition :

BISACODYL-10MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Sanofi India Ltd

Consume Type :

RECTAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

About Dulcoflex 10 mg Adults Suppositories

Dulcoflex 10 mg Adults Suppositories 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 10 mg Adults Suppositories contains Bisacodyl, which increases intestinal activity, facilitating a bowel movement. Thereby, Dulcoflex 10 mg Adults Suppositories helps treat constipation.

In some cases, Dulcoflex 10 mg Adults Suppositories 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 gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Do not use Dulcoflex 10 mg Adults Suppositories for more than a week, as it might cause dependency on Dulcoflex 10 mg Adults Suppositories for bowel movement. Consult your doctor before using Dulcoflex 10 mg Adults Suppositories if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Dulcoflex 10 mg Adults Suppositories should not be used in children unless prescribed by a child specialist. Avoid using other stool softeners or laxatives unless your doctor recommends them.

Uses of Dulcoflex 10 mg Adults Suppositories

Dulcoflex 10 mg Adults Suppositories is a stimulant laxative used to relieve constipation and prepare the bowel for medical procedures. The detailed uses of Dulcoflex 10 mg Adults Suppositories 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.

Directions for Use

Suppository: Lie down on your left side and raise your right knee to the chest. Remove the wrapper and insert the pointed end of the suppository into the rectum. Wash your hands thoroughly after use.

Key Benefits

Dulcoflex 10 mg Adults Suppositories belongs to the group of medicines called as stimulant laxatives used to treat constipation. Dulcoflex 10 mg Adults Suppositories increases the intestinal movements, thereby facilitating stool passage. Dulcoflex 10 mg Adults Suppositories may also be used under medical supervision to empty the bowels prior to surgery, certain medical procedures, pre- or post-operative treatments, and in conditions which require defecation to be facilitated.

How Dulcoflex 10 mg Adults Suppositories Works

Dulcoflex 10 mg Adults Suppositories contains 'Bisacodyl', which increases intestinal activity, facilitating a bowel movement. Thereby, Dulcoflex 10 mg Adults Suppositories helps treat constipation.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

What if I have taken an overdose of Dulcoflex 10 mg Adults Suppositories

Use Dulcoflex 10 mg Adults Suppositories as directed by your doctor. A bisacodyl overdose can cause diarrhea, which can result in electrolyte imbalances such as hypokalemia, hypocalcemia, metabolic acidosis, or alkalosis. It can also cause nausea, vomiting, and muscle weakness. Seek medical help if an overdose is suspected.

Drug Warnings

Do not use Dulcoflex 10 mg Adults Suppositories if you are allergic to any of its contents, 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 10 mg Adults Suppositories 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.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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BisacodylSodium sulfate
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Drug-Drug Interactions

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BisacodylSodium sulfate
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How does the drug interact with Dulcoflex 10 mg Adults Suppositories:
Co-administration of Dulcoflex 10 mg Adults Suppositories 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 10 mg Adults Suppositories 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.
How does the drug interact with Dulcoflex 10 mg Adults Suppositories:
Co-administration of Dulcoflex 10 mg Adults Suppositories and Azithromycin together can increase the chance of a serious abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Dulcoflex 10 mg Adults Suppositories 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.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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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, flax seed, nuts, beans, lentils, fruits (berries, apples, oranges, bananas, pears, figs) and vegetables (broccoli, spinach, sweet potatoes, avocados).

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

LAXATIVES
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Alcohol

Caution

It is not known if alcohol affects Dulcoflex 10 mg Adults Suppositories. Please consult a doctor if you have any concerns.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Avoid using Dulcoflex 10 mg Adults Suppositories in the first 3months of pregnancy. Excessive or frequent use of Dulcoflex 10 mg Adults Suppositories during the remaining period of pregnancy is not recommended unless advised by the doctor.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Please consult your doctor before using Dulcoflex 10 mg Adults Suppositories if you are breastfeeding; your doctor will prescribe if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Driving

Caution

Dulcoflex 10 mg Adults Suppositories may cause dizziness and abdominal spasms. Therefore, you are advised to drive only if you are alert.

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Liver

Caution

Please consult your doctor if you have liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Kidney

Caution

Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Children

Caution

Dulcoflex 10 mg Adults Suppositories is not recommended for children below 10 years. Dulcoflex 10 mg Adults Suppositories should be used in children only if prescribed by a doctor.

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Dulcoflex 10 mg Adults Suppositories 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 10 mg Adults Suppositories works by increasing intestinal movements, thereby facilitating the passage of stool.

Diarrhoea might be a side-effect of Dulcoflex 10 mg Adults Suppositories. Drink fluids and eat non-spicy food if you experience diarrhoea. If you find blood in 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 10 mg Adults Suppositories for more than a week, as it might lead to dependency on Dulcoflex 10 mg Adults Suppositories for bowel movement. If your bowel movement is irregular even after using Dulcoflex 10 mg Adults Suppositories for a week, consult your doctor.

Dulcoflex 10 mg Adults Suppositories 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 10 mg Adults Suppositories. Therefore, maintain a gap of 2 hours between Dulcoflex 10 mg Adults Suppositories and other medicines. However, you are advised to consult a doctor before taking other medicines with Dulcoflex 10 mg Adults Suppositories.

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Pack: 5 SuppositorySize: 5

Country of origin

India

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CT Survey No.117-B, L&T Business Park, Saki Vihar Road, Powai, Mumbai 400072.
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