What is Dulcolax Bisacodyl and when is it used ?

Dulcolax Bisacodyl is a laxative that acts on the colon. It triggers the stool-promoting movement of the large intestine. Dulcolax Bisacodyl is used in the short term for constipation, constipation caused by bed rest, an unfamiliar diet or when travelling.

The following uses are under medical supervision: Dulcolax Bisacodyl can also be administered when pressure must be avoided, e.g. in the case of haemorrhoids and anal fissures, before X-rays of the gastrointestinal tract and before and after surgery as an aid to defecation.

What should be considered?

Children and patients with serious illnesses require medical advice. In the case of chronic constipation, its origin must be determined by the doctor. Long-term treatment should be under medical supervision.

General information

If you are constipated, you should, if possible, eat fiber-rich food (vegetables, fruit, wholemeal bread) and drink plenty of fluids regularly and pay attention to physical activity (sport). .

When must Dulcolax Bisacodyl not be used?

Dulcolax Bisacodyl must not be used if there is a known hypersensitivity to the active ingredient or one of the ingredients (galactose - and fructose intolerance: see "When is caution required when taking/using Dulcolax Bisacodyl"), in the case of narrowing of the intestine, intestinal obstruction (ileus), acute diseases in the abdominal cavity such as acute appendicitis and acute intestinal inflammation as well as severe abdominal pain in combination with Nausea and vomiting, which indicate a serious illness.

Dulcolax Bisacodyl must not be used in the case of severe fluid and potassium deficiency.

When is caution required when taking/using Dulcolax Bisacodyl?

Children under the age of 12 should only be given Dulcolax Bisacodyl if recommended by a doctor . As with all laxatives, continuous daily use over a period longer than 1-2 weeks is not indicated for Dulcolax Bisacodyl. If laxatives are used daily, the cause of the constipation should be investigated. Long-term treatments belong under medical supervision.

Long-term or high-dose use can result in loss of water and minerals (potassium) and lead to muscle weakness and increased constipation. Loss of fluid in the intestines can promote fluid loss in the body, which can cause thirst and reduced urination. In patients where this could be detrimental, such as renal insufficiency and the elderly, Dulcolax Bisacodyl should be discontinued and only resumed under medical supervision.

A generally mild, self-limiting bloody stool may occur. Patients who take diuretic drugs, oral corticosteroids or digitalis preparations should only take Dulcolax Bisacodyl after consulting their doctor.

In very rare individual cases, patients who have taken Dulcolax Bisacodyl have experienced dizziness or brief fits of unconsciousness (syncope). According to the corresponding case reports, these are probably syncopes, which are either due to the purging process itself, to straining or to vascular reactions mediated via the nervous system due to abdominal pain caused by constipation, but not necessarily to the use of Dulcolax Bisacodyl itself.

If abdominal cramps occur, potentially hazardous activities such as driving or operating machinery should be avoided.

Dulcolax Bisacodyl acts in the large intestine. It is not effective in influencing nutrient absorption and thus calorie intake, since nutrient absorption mainly takes place in the small intestine. Stimulant laxatives, including Dulcolax, therefore do not contribute to weight loss.

The simultaneous use of other laxatives can increase the side effects of Dulcolax in the stomach and intestines.

A Dulcolax Bisacodyl dragée contains 33.2 mg lactose and 23.4 mg sucrose. When treating constipation in adults and children over 12 years of age, this equates to up to 66.4 mg lactose and 46.8 mg sucrose daily. Patients with a rare hereditary galactose intolerance, e.g. galactosemia or a rare hereditary fructose intolerance should not take the coated tablets.

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• suffer from other diseases,
• have allergies or
• take other medicines (including those you bought yourself!) or use them externally!