Is Dulcolax a safe laxative?

Is Dulcolax a safe laxative?

Use Dulcolax exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Overuse of laxatives can cause your bowels to function improperly, or can make you dependent on laxative use. In some cases, Dulcolax is taken by mouth.

Is Dulcolax safe to take everyday?

Long-term use of Dulcolax is not recommended. If you take Dulcolax every day, you should consult with your doctor to find out the cause of your constipation.

Is Dulcolax safe?

Long-term use of DULCOLAX is not recommended. If you use DULCOLAX every day, you should consult with your doctor to find out the cause of your constipation. Long-term and excessive use of DULCOLAX may cause an imbalance of salts in the body (including low potassium), muscle weakness and kidney problems.

Can Dulcolax make you sick?

Side effects include: Some degree of abdominal discomfort, nausea, cramps, griping, and/or faintness with therapeutic doses. Diarrhea, GI irritation, and fluid and electrolyte depletion. Gastric irritation and the possibility of vomiting if enteric coating of tablets is disrupted.

Can I eat food after taking a laxative?

For patients taking laxatives containing a stimulant ingredient: Stimulant laxatives are usually taken on an empty stomach for rapid effect. Results are slowed if taken with food.

What is the best time of day to take Dulcolax?

Take tablets 30 to 60 minutes before your normal bedtime to produce a bowel movement the next morning. With experience, you may increase your daily dosage to 2 or 3 tablets, if needed.

Is Dulcolax a laxative or a stool softener?

Ease into constipation relief. Try Dulcolax® Stool Softener – it’s a stimulant free laxative that softens dry, hard stool, so your next bowel movement can happen sooner (within 12- 72 hours).

Is it okay to take stool softeners everyday?

Laxatives can help relieve and prevent constipation. But not all laxatives are safe for long-term use. Overuse of certain laxatives can lead to dependency and decreased bowel function.

Is Ex Lax better than Dulcolax?

Sennosides (Senna, Ex-Lax) and bisacodyl(Dulcolax) increase intestinal motility and help with the flow of water into the bowel which improves constipation. Sennosides is more commonly used and slightly more effective than bisacodyl for opioid-induced constipation. Both are available over the counter and cheap.