Whatever the cause, constipation can be uncomfortable. It may make you feel bloated and heavy or generally ‘off colour’. Sometimes it causes headaches. Dulcolax ® Adult 5 mg Gastro-resistant Tablets work away while you sleep, in harmony with your body. Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine because it contains important information for you. Kamm, M. A. et. al. Oral bisacodyl is effective and well-tolerated in patients with chronic constipation. Clin.Gastroenterol.Hepatol. 2011; 9(7):577-583. Osmotic laxatives, for example lactulose. These draw water from the rest of the body into your bowel to soften your poo and make it easier to go to the toilet. They take at least 2 days to work.

They can also cause an electrolyte imbalance. This means that levels of salts and minerals like sodium, potassium and magnesium in your body get too high or too low. A severe electrolyte imbalance can cause serious health problems such as muscle spasm and twitching, and even fits or seizures.Docusate does not usually upset your stomach. You can take the capsules or liquid with or without food. Try to take your medicine at regular intervals throughout the day. Mealtimes (breakfast, lunch and dinner) are useful reminders. Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have an underlying medical condition, are taking any other medication or complementary therapy, or if symptoms persist

Docusate works in two ways. It lowers the surface tension of hard, dry stools that have accumulated in the bowel, allowing water and fats to penetrate them. This makes the stools softer and easier to pass. This can be particularly helpful for people with piles or an anal fissure. Prolonged use of DulcoEase should be avoided. If you are still constipated after five days of treatment, if you need to take a laxative every day, or if you have persistent abdominal pain, you should consult your doctor for advice. Docusate is not suitable for some people. To make sure it is safe for you, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have: Docusate helps to soften your poo by increasing the amount of water in it. This makes it easier for you to go to the toilet.The recommended dose is to start with one capsule 3 times a day. Then take more or less if you need to DulcoEase capsules contain the active ingredient docusate sodium, which is a type of medicine called a laxative. Taking these capsules will help your stool absorb more fluids from your system, making them softer and therefore easier to pass. The safety of docusate sodium for use during pregnancy has not been fully established, though it has been in widespread use for many years with no reported harmful effects. As with all medicines, you should get medical advice from your doctor before taking DulcoEase if you are pregnant. Dulcolax ® Adult Pico Liquid and Dulcolax Twelve Plus pico liquid contain sodium picosulfate. For the short-term relief of occasional constipation.

If your doctor or midwife recommends docusate, instead of lactulose or Fybogel, it’s usually ok to use this medicine while breastfeeding. The amounts of docusate found in breast milk are probably very small and are unlikely to affect your baby. Stress or changes to your diet or routine can have an impact on your tummy. And constipation can get in the way of work and fun. So if you're left feeling uncomfortable and bunged up, Dulco ® laxatives can help you get things moving again. You may also be given docusate if you're going to have an x-ray of your stomach. It can help you empty your bowels beforehand. DulcoEase stool softener provides relief when bowel movement is painful or difficult. It can be used when you have constipation, piles or anal fissure. It works by helping hard, dry stools soak up natural fluids.Dulcolax ® Adult 5mg Gastro-resistant Tablets, Dulcolax ®Twelve Plus 5mg Gastro-resistant Tablets and Dulcolax ® Twelve Plus Suppositories contain bisacodyl which is a stimulant laxative that helps poo to pass more easily. The tablets work overnight in 6-12 hours, whereas the suppositories provide fast relief in 10-30 minutes. Kienzle-Horn S, Vix JM, Schuijt C, Comparison of bisacodyl and sodium picosulfate in the treatment of chronic constipation. Curr Med Res Opin 2007;23:891-9 Adults and adolescents over 12 years of age should generally start treatment by taking one capsule three times a day. If this is not effective you can take a dose up to five times a day if needed, spread over the course of the day. Once your symptoms start to improve you should take the medicine less frequently. It is helpful when you have difficulty going to the toilet because of dry poos or piles (haemorrhoids) or if you have a tear in the lining of your intestine near your anus ( anal fissure).