DULCO
Dulcolax®
The Dulcolax® range is used for the short-term treatment of occasional constipation, always read the label. It’s recommended to use changes in diet and bulk forming medicines to control constipation first.
Works with your body for effective relief of constipation
Dosage
For adults over 18 years, take one to two tablets daily before bedtime, or as directed by your doctor. If you have not taken Dulcolax® before, take one tablet and increase to two if necessary. Swallow tablets whole with water.
How does it work?
Dulcolax® tablets work with your body by stimulating the bowel muscles as in the physiological process of evacuation.
• Targeted overnight relief in 6-12 hours*
• Gastro-resistant coating to ensure it only works where needed
• Small size, easy to swallow and take on-the-go
Effective short-term relief from occasional constipation
Dosage
For adults over 18 years, take one to two 5ml spoonfuls (5-10mg) of Dulcolax® Pico Liquid per day. It should not be used in children or adolescents under the age of 18 years. In the management of constipation, once regularity has restarted, dosage should be reduced and can usually be stopped.
How does it work?
Dulcolax® Pico Liquid works by stimulating both the colon and the rectum. It may also help the bowel to return to normal regular function.
• Works overnight within 6-12 hours to relieve constipation*
• Helps the bowel return to normal regular function
• Available in 100ml bottle
Additional pharmacy-only lines available at Boots
Dulcolax® Twelve Plus 10mg Suppositories contains bisacodyl.
Dulcolax® Twelve Plus Pico Liquid 5mg/5ml oral solution contains sodium picosulfate.
Dulcolax® Twelve Plus 10mg Suppositories contains bisacodyl.
DulcoEase®
Gentle & effective relief from constipation
2-in-1 relief softens and stimulates.
Dosage
For adults and children over 12 years, start with one capsule three times a day. Then take more (not more than one capsule five times a day) or less if you need to. The capsules should be swallowed whole with a glass of water.
How does it work?
DulcoEase softens the stools (faeces). It does this by increasing the amount of water within the stools (faeces) This makes your bowel movements easier.
• You should feel more comfortable within 24-48 hours**
• Softens and stimulates to gently help promote bowel movements
• Soft gel capsule format for 2-in-1 effect
DULCO
Dulcolax® Twelve Plus 5mg Gastro-resistant Tablets contains bisacodyl.
Dulcolax® Adult 5mg Gastro-resistant Tablets contains bisacodyl.
Dulcolax® Twelve Plus Pico Liquid 5mg/5ml oral solution contains sodium picosulfate.
Dulcolax® Adult Pico Liquid 5mg/5ml oral solution contains sodium picosulfate.
Dulcolax® Twelve Plus 10mg suppositories contains bisacodyl.
DulcoEase® 100mg Capsules contains docusate sodium.
Always read the label.
**Dulcolax Adult Gastro-resistant Tablets contains bisacodyl. For the short-term relief of occasional constipation. Always read the label. For constipation: Adults (including the elderly): one to two tablets at night.
• Swallow the tablets whole with water. The tablets should not be chewed or crushed
†Adults and children 12 years and over.
• The recommended dose is to start with one capsule three times a day. Then take more or less if you need to
• Do not take more than one capsule five times a day
Do not give DulcoEase to children under 12 years of age. You should feel more comfortable within one to two days of treatment.
