Dulcolax® Soft Chews is a stimulant-free, natural health product. It contains magnesium hydroxide, which has been used to relief of occasional constipation for decades. It is naturally flavored, gluten-free and gelatin-free.

30 minutes to 6 hours Relief in as Little as 30 Minutes Dulcolax Soft Chews provide constipation relief fast, starting in 30 minutes to 6 hours.

For adults and children 12 years and older, take 2 to 4 soft chews daily. For children 6 to under 12 years take 1 to 2 soft chews daily. Chews should be taken with a full glass (8 oz) of liquid. Do not exceed the maximum recommended daily amount.

The elimination half life of Dulcolax is 16 hours. This means that the bowel stimulant medication is metabolized in the body and roughly half is gone after 16 hours with half the remaining medicine gone after another 16 hours. As the medication level drops the stimulant effect will diminish.

After taking Dulcolax tablets you should have a bowel movement within 12 to 72 hours. Dulcolax suppositories generally produces bowel movements in 15 minutes to 1 hour. Different people may however feel the effects at different times. Dulcolax (bisacodyl) is a laxative that stimulates bowel movements.

Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: nausea/vomiting/diarrhea that doesn't stop, muscle cramps/weakness, irregular heartbeat, dizziness, fainting, decreased urination, mental/mood changes (such as confusion). A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare.

The instructions are simple, take two to four chews with an eight ounce glass of water and your symptoms could be relieved in as little as thirty minutes. The chews work with your body's water, thus drinking the glass of water, to provide you with natural relief.

To allow bulk-forming laxatives to work properly and to prevent intestinal blockage, it is necessary to drink plenty of fluids during their use. Each dose should be taken in or with a full glass (8 ounces) or more of cold water or fruit juice. This will provide enough liquid for the laxative to work properly.

You should not take Dulcolax with or immediately after meals. It must be taken on an empty stomach. It is best to take it 1-2 hours before or after having dinner. You should drink plenty of fluids while taking this medicine.

You should not take Dulcolax if you have stomach pain, vomiting, nausea, or are allergic to it.

8 oz. Dulcolax® Soft Chews are recommended to be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses with a full glass (8 oz.) of liquid.

Can I Eat After Taking Dulcolax? You should not take Dulcolax with or immediately after meals. It must be taken on an empty stomach. It is best to take it 1-2 hours before or after having dinner.