Suitable for

Adults

 Age restrictions

You must be at least 18 years old to purchase this medicine

How to use

Please read the enclosed leaflet carefully before use.

Patient Information Leaflets are updated periodically by the manufacturer.

Dosage

Adults: Take one or two tablets daily before bedtime.

If you have not taken Dulcolax before, start with one tablet and increase to two if necessary.

Swallow tablets whole, with water.

Do not take more medicine than the label tells you to.

Should not be used in children or adolescents under the age of 18 years.

Hazards and Cautions

Caution

If laxatives are needed for more than five days in a row, or if symptoms persist, in particular if you have persistent abdominal pain or are passing blood, consult your doctor.

Do not take if you have an intestinal obstruction, an inflammatory gastrointestinal disorder, or severe dehydration, or if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or breast-feeding.

Keep all medicines out of the sight and reach of children

Storage

Do not store above 25°C

Keep the blisters in the outer carton

Precautions

This is a medicine;

• If laxatives are required daily or if you have persistent abdominal pain or change of bowel habits consult your doctor. Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have an underlying medical condition are taking any other medication or complementary therapy or if symptoms persist
• Seek advice before using if you are planning to become pregnant,  breastfeeding or suffer from allergies

Active ingredients

Bisacodyl

Ingredients

Active ingredient: Each gastro-resistant tablet contains 5 mg bisacodyl.

Also contains: lactose monohydrate, maize starch, sucrose, glycerol, magnesium stearate, talc, acacia, white beeswax, shellac, carnauba wax, titanium dioxide (E171), yellow iron oxide (E172), methacrylic acid-methyl methacrylate copolymer, castor oil, macrogol 6000. Please see the enclosed leaflet for further information.