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Dulcolax Laxative

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Standard Dose
Directions ■ take with a glass of water adults and children 12 years of age and over start with 1 capsule a day. If needed, increase to 2 or 3 capsules a day in a single daily dose. children 6 to under 12 years of age 1 capsule daily children under 6 years of age ask a doctor
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
Use ■ for relief of occasional constipation and irregularity ■ this product generally produces bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours
Summary

Indications and usage Use ■ for relief of occasional constipation and irregularity ■ this product generally produces bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours Dosage and administration Directions ■ take with a glass of water adults and children 12 years of age and over start with 1 capsule a day.

If needed, increase to 2 or 3 capsules a day in a single daily dose. children 6 to under 12 years of age 1 capsule daily children under 6 years of age ask a doctor Warnings and cautions Warnings Do not use ■ if you cannot swallow without chewing Ask a doctor before use if you have ■ stomach pain, nausea or vomiting ■ noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts more than 2 weeks When using this product ■ it may cause stomach discomfort, faintness and cramps ■ do not chew capsule(s) ■ do not use within 1 hour after taking an antacid or milk Stop use and ask a doctor if ■ you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement after using this product.

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Clinical summary

Indications and usage Use ■ for relief of occasional constipation and irregularity ■ this product generally produces bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours Dosage and administration Directions ■ take with a glass of water adults and children 12 years of age and over start with 1 capsule a day. If needed, increase to 2 or 3 capsules a day in a single daily dose. children 6 to under 12 years of age 1 capsule daily children under 6 years of age ask a doctor Warnings and cautions Warnings Do not use ■ if you cannot swallow without chewing Ask a doctor before use if you have ■ stomach pain, nausea or vomiting ■ noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts more than 2 weeks When using this product ■ it may cause stomach discomfort, faintness and cramps ■ do not chew capsule(s) ■ do not use within 1 hour after taking an antacid or milk Stop use and ask a doctor if ■ you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement after using this product. These could be signs of a serious condition. ■ you need to use a laxative for more than 1 week If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Monitoring

  • Warnings Do not use ■ if you cannot swallow without chewing Ask a doctor before use if you have ■ stomach pain, nausea or vomiting ■ noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts more than 2 weeks When using this product ■ it may cause stomach discomfort, faintness and cramps ■ do not chew capsule(s) ■ do not use within 1 hour after taking an antacid or milk Stop use and ask a doctor if ■ you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement after using this product.
  • These could be signs of a serious condition.
  • ■ you need to use a laxative for more than 1 week If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
  • Keep out of reach of children.

Interaction Notes

  • Review official label interaction section.