Generic name:bisacodyl (oral and rectal) [ bis-AK-oh-dil ]
Drug class:Laxatives
What is Dulcolax?
Dulcolax is a laxative that stimulates bowel movements.
Dulcolax is used to treat constipation or to empty the bowels before surgery, colonoscopy, x-rays, or other intestinal medical procedure.
Dulcolax tablets generally produce a bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours. Dulcolax suppositories generally produces bowel movements in 15 minutes to 1 hour.
Warnings
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
Click for information on Dulcolax Stool Softener (docusate sodium).
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Dulcolax if you are allergic to bisacodyl, or if you have:
stomach pain, nausea, or vomiting.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to use this medicine if you have other medical conditions, especially:
a sudden change in bowel habits lasting 2 weeks or longer;
hemorrhoids or anal fissures (small tears in the skin tissues around your rectum);
ulcerative colitis, inflammatory bowel disease, or other intestinal disorder;
a history of perforation (a hole or tear) of your intestines;
an eating disorder (anorexia or bulimia); or
if you cannot swallow without chewing, if taking Dulcolax tablets.
Older adults should not use rectal Dulcolax without a doctor's advice.
It is not known whether bisacodyl will harm an unborn baby. Do no...
