Effective short-term relief from occasional constipation. Overnight relief in 6-12hrs
See details below, always read the label
See details below, always read the label
Suitable for:
Adults and children aged 12 years and over
Active ingredients:
Bisacodyl
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Product details
This Medicine is sold by BOOTS UK LIMITED at the professional discretion of a Boots pharmacist.
Please note that you must be in to sign for this delivery.
We need to ensure that this medicine is suitable for the person it is intended for. Therefore a Boots pharmacist may be required to contact you by phone to find out some additional information. If they are unable to speak to you when required your order may be delayed or the pharmacy medicine part of your order cancelled.
Please ensure your contact details are correct before ordering this medicine.
Does not help with weight loss. Overuse can be harmful.
For the short-term relief from occasional constipation. Dulcolax Twelve Plus Tablets have a special coating that helps ensure the medicine works only where needed.
Laxatives do not affect the number of calories absorbed from food. This means they do not help with weight loss.
For oral administration.
Suitable for
Adults and children aged 12 years and over
Age restriction
You must be at least 16 years old to purchase this product
How to use
Please read the enclosed leaflet carefully before use.
Patient Information Leaflets are updated periodically by the manufacturer.
Dosage: Adults and children over 12 years: 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 and adolescents under the age of 12 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 ingredients: 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.
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