Dulcolax 10mg suppositories- pack of 12
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Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start using this medicine because it contains important information for you.
Dulcolax Twelve Plus Suppositories are used for the
short-term relief of occasional constipation. Dulcolax
Twelve Plus Suppositories contain bisacodyl which
belongs to a group of medicines known as stimulant
laxatives, which increase bowel movements. This
medicine does not help with weight loss.
What is constipation?
Normal and regular bowel movement is important
for most people. However, what is “normal and
regular” varies from person to person. Some may
have a bowel movement every day, others less often.
Whatever it is like for you, it is best that your bowel
movement has a regular pattern.
• Constipation is an occasional problem for some
people; for others, it may happen more often
• It happens when the normal muscle actions in the
bowel (large intestine) slow down. This can mean
that the material is not easily eliminated from the
body
The cause of constipation is often not known. It can
be associated with:
• Sudden change of diet
• A diet with not enough fibre
• Not drinking enough fluids
• Loss of ‘tone’ of the bowel muscles in older people
• Pregnancy
• Medicines such as morphine or codeine
• Having to stay in bed for a long time
• Lack of exercise
Whatever the cause, constipation is uncomfortable.
It may make you feel bloated and heavy, or generally
“off colour”. Sometimes it causes headaches.
It is recommended to use changes in diet and bulk
forming medicines to control constipation before
using this medicine.
These healthy tips are recommended to try and
prevent constipation happening:
• Eat a balanced diet including fresh fruit and
vegetables
• Drink enough water so that you do not become
dehydrated
• Keep up your exercise and stay fit
• Make time to empty your bowels when your body
tells you
Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start using this medicine because it contains important information for you.
Dulcolax Twelve Plus Suppositories are used for the
short-term relief of occasional constipation. Dulcolax
Twelve Plus Suppositories contain bisacodyl which
belongs to a group of medicines known as stimulant
laxatives, which increase bowel movements. This
medicine does not help with weight loss.
What is constipation?
Normal and regular bowel movement is important
for most people. However, what is “normal and
regular” varies from person to person. Some may
have a bowel movement every day, others less often.
Whatever it is like for you, it is best that your bowel
movement has a regular pattern.
• Constipation is an occasional problem for some
people; for others, it may happen more often
• It happens when the normal muscle actions in the
bowel (large intestine) slow down. This can mean
that the material is not easily eliminated from the
body
The cause of constipation is often not known. It can
be associated with:
• Sudden change of diet
• A diet with not enough fibre
• Not drinking enough fluids
• Loss of ‘tone’ of the bowel muscles in older people
• Pregnancy
• Medicines such as morphine or codeine
• Having to stay in bed for a long time
• Lack of exercise
Whatever the cause, constipation is uncomfortable.
It may make you feel bloated and heavy, or generally
“off colour”. Sometimes it causes headaches.
It is recommended to use changes in diet and bulk
forming medicines to control constipation before
using this medicine.
These healthy tips are recommended to try and
prevent constipation happening:
• Eat a balanced diet including fresh fruit and
vegetables
• Drink enough water so that you do not become
dehydrated
• Keep up your exercise and stay fit
• Make time to empty your bowels when your body
tells you