Dulcolax 5mg Gastro Resistant Tablets

Dulcolax 5mg Tablets offer reliable, overnight relief from occasional constipation. Each tablet contains bisacodyl, a stimulant laxative that works directly in the large intestine to gently restore your body's natural rhythm, with results usually expected in 6-12 hours. 

How It Works

The tablets are coated with a special gastro-resistant layer, which means the active ingredient is only released when it reaches the bowel. This targeted delivery helps avoid unnecessary irritation and ensures bisacodyl gets to work exactly where it is needed. Once active, it gently stimulates the natural muscle action of the large intestine, making it easier for the body to eliminate waste and relieving the discomfort of bloating and heaviness.

Key Benefits

• Predictable overnight relief, with results expected the following morning
• Gastro-resistant coating for targeted action in the bowel
• Gentle stimulation that works with the body's natural muscle action
• Suitable for adults and children over 10 years
• Available in a range of pack sizes for occasional use or as directed by a healthcare professional

Dosage & How to Take

Adults and children over 10 should take one or two tablets (5mg or 10mg) before bedtime. If you are using Dulcolax for the first time, start with one tablet and increase to two only if needed. Swallow tablets whole with water. Do not crush or chew them.

Avoid taking milk, antacids, or proton pump inhibitors within one hour of taking Dulcolax, as these can affect the tablet's protective coating.

Warnings and Precautions:

Dulcolax is NOT suitable:

• in patients with ileus, intestinal obstruction, acute abdominal conditions including appendicitis, acute inflammatory bowel diseases and severe abdominal pain associated with nausea and vomiting which may be indicative of the aforementioned severe conditions.
  - in severe dehydration and in patients with known hypersensitivity to bisacodyl or any other component of the product.

• What you need to know before taking Dulcolax:
  Do not take DULCOLAX Tablets if:
  • You are allergic (hypersensitive) to bisacodyl or any of the other ingredients in the product (listed in Section 6 in the patient information leaflet).
  • You are intolerant to or cannot digest some sugars (as the tablet contains a small amount of lactose and sucrose).
  • You have severe dehydration.
  • You have a bowel condition called “ileus” (blockage in the intestine).
  • You have a serious abdominal condition such as appendicitis.
  • You have severe abdominal pain with nausea and vomiting.
  • You have a blocked bowel (intestinal obstruction).
  • You have inflammation of the bowel (small or large intestine)

DULCOLAX Tablets should not be taken every day for more than five days. If you need laxatives every day, or if you have abdominal pain which does not go away, you should see your doctor.

Pregnancy and bresstfeeding

Talk to your pharmacist or doctor before taking DULCOLAX Tablets if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or are breast feeding. As a precautionary measure, it is preferable to avoid the use of bisacodyl during pregnancy, especially in the first trimester

Always read the product information label. Please note this purchase may require a pharmacist consultation. If constipation persists, consult your pharmacist or GP.