Dulcolax
Bisacodyl
Ingredients & Drug Type
Dulcolax is listed as Gastrointestinal containing Bisacodyl. A gastrointestinal medicine used for stomach or bowel symptoms depending on its class.
- Active ingredient
- Bisacodyl
- Therapeutic class
- Gastrointestinal
- Dosage form
- Tablet
- Strength
- 5mg
Dosing
- Adult
- 5–15mg قبل النوم
- Frequency
- مرة يومياً
- Route
- oral
- Frequency: مرة يومياً.
- Route: oral.
- The final dose depends on diagnosis, age, weight, kidney/liver function, pregnancy status, and other medicines.
- Use the dose written by your doctor or pharmacist; this page is educational and not a personal prescription.
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Medical Overview
Dulcolax is listed as Gastrointestinal containing Bisacodyl. A gastrointestinal medicine used for stomach or bowel symptoms depending on its class.
Dulcolax (bisacodyl) is the reliable stimulant laxative — evening tablet, morning result (6-12h), or suppository in under an hour. Strictly for occasional short-term use: chronic daily reliance breeds a lazy bowel and electrolyte loss. Never take within an hour of milk/antacids (enteric coating).
Uses / Indications
- Occasional constipation
- Acidity, nausea, diarrhea, constipation, or cramps depending on diagnosis.
Side Effects
- مغص وتقلصات بطن (طبيعة عمله المنبه)
- إسهال عند زيادة الجرعة
- وشعور إلحاح. الاستخدام اليومي المزمن: اضطراب أملاح (بوتاسيوم خصوصاً)
- اعتماد وظيفي
- وكسل قولون. التحاميل: تهيج شرجي موضعي محتمل.
- Nausea, constipation or diarrhea, bloating, or headache depending on the medicine.
Contraindications
- يُمنع في: انسداد الأمعاء أو اشتباهه
- ألم بطن حاد مجهول (زائدة؟) — لا تليّن بطناً حاداً أبداً
- أمراض الأمعاء الالتهابية بهبّاتها الحادة
- والجفاف الشديد. الأطفال الصغار: بإرشاد طبيب فقط.
- Severe unexplained abdominal pain, vomiting blood, black stools, or possible bowel obstruction before assessment.
Warnings
- قاعدة الاستخدام: أقصر فترة وأقل تكراراً — إن احتجته أكثر من مرتين أسبوعياً لأسابيع فمشكلتك تحتاج تشخيصاً وخطة (ألياف
- ماء
- حركة
- لاكتولوز
- فحص أسباب) لا ملينات أقوى. القرص مساءً لنتيجة صباحية مريحة. احجز تقييم إمساكك المزمن عبر كلينكس جو.
- Do not delay care with bleeding, weight loss, dehydration, or persistent fever.
Drug Interactions
- لا تبلعه مع الحليب أو مضادات الحموضة أو مثبطات المضخة بنفس الساعة — تغليفه المعوي يذوب مبكراً فيهيّج المعدة (افصل ساعة). مدرات البول والكورتيزون مع إفراطه: نقص بوتاسيوم مضاعف.
- May affect absorption of iron, thyroid medicine, or some antibiotics; separate doses when advised.
Patient Guidance
- Keep well hydrated with diarrhea or constipation.
- Seek care if symptoms persist.
- Mention pregnancy, liver, or kidney disease before use.
Before Using This Medicine
Tell your clinician before use if you have
- Any previous allergy to this medicine, its class, or any ingredient.
- Pregnancy, breastfeeding, planned pregnancy, or fertility treatment.
- Kidney, liver, heart, stomach ulcer, bleeding, epilepsy, or chronic disease history.
- Regular medicines, supplements, herbal products, or alcohol use.
Seek urgent care if you notice
- Breathing difficulty, face or throat swelling, severe rash, fainting, or chest pain.
- Severe diarrhea, black stools, vomiting blood, yellow eyes, confusion, or unusual bleeding.
- Any symptom that feels severe, new, or rapidly worsening after taking the medicine.
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Storage & Manufacturer
- Storage:
- Store at room temperature away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight unless the package label says otherwise.
Trusted Medical Sources
Use these references to verify official labeling, patient information, therapeutic class, dosing cautions, contraindications, and safety updates.
Common Questions
What is Dulcolax?
Dulcolax contains Bisacodyl and is categorized as Gastrointestinal. Its exact use depends on diagnosis and the official product label.
What is the dose of Dulcolax?
Catalog dosing information includes: 5–15mg قبل النوم. The personal dose must be confirmed by a doctor or pharmacist.
What warnings matter before using Dulcolax?
Check allergies, pregnancy or breastfeeding, chronic disease, and all current medicines before use. Seek urgent care for severe allergy or rapidly worsening symptoms.
How should Dulcolax be stored?
Store at room temperature away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight unless the package label says otherwise.