Dulcolax Suppositories – 10mg – 12 Suppositories

£2.76

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.

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What Dulcolax Twelve Plus Suppositories are and what they are used for?

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

What you need to know before you use Dulcolax Twelve Plus Suppositories

    Do not use Dulcolax Twelve Plus Suppositories if:

  • You are allergic (hypersensitive) to bisacodyl or hard fat
  • You have severe dehydration
  • You have a bowel condition called “ileus” (blockage in the intestine)
  • You have a serious abdominal condition such as appendicitis
  • You have severe abdominal pain with nausea and vomiting
  • You have a blocked bowel (intestinal obstruction)
  • You have inflammation of the bowel (small or large intestine)
  • You have cracking of the skin around your back passage (anal fissures)
  • You have inflammation or ulcers around your back passage (ulcerative proctitis)

Do not take this medicine if any of the above applies to you.

Do not use in children under the age of 12 years. If you are not sure, talk to your pharmacist or doctor before using this medicine.

How to use the suppositories?

The suppositories should only be used in your back passage.

  1. Take off the foil wrapping
  2. Lie on one side and pull your knees up towards your chest. Keep one leg drawn up more than the other
  3. Use your first finger (index finger) or middle finger to push in the suppository
  4. Gently push the suppository as far as possible into your back passage, pointed end first
  5. Once it is as far as it will go, push it side-ways to make sure it touches the wall of the bowel
  6. Lower your legs to a comfortable position whilst the suppository is retained in place
  7. Keep the suppository inside you for at least 30 minutes
  8. If you feel the suppository might come out straight away:
    1. You may not have put it in high enough. Push it in as far as possible
    2. Try to keep it in for 30 minutes, even if you feel like you urgently need to go to the toilet. This is how long it takes to work.

How much to use

Adults and children 12 years and over: Put one 10 mg suppository into the back passage for immediate effect (they usually have a laxative effect within 10 to 30 minutes). Only use one suppository per day. This should not be used in children or adolescents under the age of 12 years.
Length of treatment These suppositories should not be used every day for more than 5 days. If you need laxatives every day, then you should see your doctor to find the cause of your constipation. Overuse can be harmful

What Dulcolax Suppositories contain
• Dulcolax 10 mg Suppositories contain 10 mg of the active ingredient Bisacodyl
• Dulcolax 5 mg Suppositories contain 5 mg of the active ingredient Bisacodyl
• Both the suppositories are made from hard fat, which is an ingredient needed to mould the suppository into the correct shape

Caution before using Dulcolax Suppositories:

  • Should not be used with anal fissures or ulcerative procitis with mucosal damage are present.
  • If you suffer from any of the following intestinal problems, ileus, intestinal obstruction, acute appendicitis, acute inflammatory bowel disease or any other surgical abdominal condition.
  • If you are suffering from severe dehydration.
  • Do not exceed dosage.

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Please note that we do not operate at the weekends. Orders placed after 2pm Friday will not get processed until the following Monday morning.

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