Dulcolax


Drug Name:

Bisacodyl 5mg, 10mg Suppositories

Category:

International Brand: Dulcolax

Details


Bisacodyl 5 mg, 10 mg Suppositories enteric coated tablets also known as Dulcolax 5 mg, 10 mg Suppositories is a stimulant laxatives. It works by increasing and soothing the movement of intestines.

Uses:

Dulcolax 5 mg, 10 mg Suppositories is an oral medication. Its various uses are:

  • The medicine stimulates bowel movements.
  • For the treatment of constipation.
  • For emptying bowel before operation, colon treatment or X-ray.

 

Dosage:

It is advised to take the medicine as such. Do not crush it as this may destroy the coating of the tablet. Dosage of Bisacodyl 5 mg, 10 mg Suppositories tablets is as follows:

  • Adult and children dose of preparing for operation- 10 mg rectally.
  • For constipation- 5 mg rectally..

 

Side effects:

Although there are no serious side effects of the medicine but see your doctor if any of the below listed symptoms gets elevated. Various side effects of Bisacodyl 5 mg, 10 mg Suppositories are:

  • Allergies such as swelling in face and lips.
  • Problem in breathing.
  • Rectal bleeding
  • Pain in stomach
  • Feeling of faintness
  • Burning sensation in rectal
  • Abdominal cramping and pain
  • Nausea
  • Diarrhoea (if high dose is given)
  • Immune disorders such as hypersensitivity or angioedema

 

Precautions and measures:

Before taking Bisacodyl 5 mg, 10 mg Suppositories patient need to take various precautions such as:

  • Inform your doctor if you are allergic to the medicine as this may elevate the allergic reactions.
  • Inform your doctor if you suffer from appendicitis.
  • See your doctor if you observe rectal bleeding.
  • Use of the drug for too long when pregnant is not recommended. Thus tell your doctor if you are pregnant.
  • Inform your doctor if you are lactating.
  • See your doctor if you observe change in bowel habits since 2 weeks or longer.
  • Tell your doctor if you have tears around your rectum.
  • Use only when prescribed by your doctor. Do not take it on your own.

 

Benefits:

Different benefits of using Dulcolax 5 mg, 10 mg Suppositories are:

  • It can be stored at room temperature. No need to give extra facility for storage.
  • It is helpful in colonoscopy, as it empties the bowel to take clear pictures.
  • There are no serious side effects of the drug.
  • Being an oral medication, it is easier to take.

 

Storage:

Storage conditions of Dulcolax 5 mg, 10 mg Suppositories are:

  • Avoid storing it above 25 degree centigrade.
  • Keep away from the reach of children.

Protect it from light.