Dulcolax® supports your gut stimulating your natural bowel movements, while DulcoEase® provides gentle relief with its dual action, softens the stool and stimulates the bowel to make going to the loo easier.

Stomach pain, diarrhea, or cramping may occur. Irritated throat (with liquid or syrup forms) may also occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

This medicine is a laxative. It belongs to a group of medicines called 'stool softeners'.

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.

Dulcolax vs. Miralax, an osmotic laxative, typically takes 1 to 3 days to work. It's only available as a powder that you mix into a beverage. Compared to Dulcolax, Miralax can take longer to work. But it tends to cause fewer side effects than other laxatives.

Laxatives work in different ways, and the effectiveness of each laxative type varies from person to person. In general, bulk-forming laxatives, also referred to as fiber supplements, are the gentlest on your body and safest to use long term. Metamucil and Citrucel fall into this category.

DulcoEase 100mg Capsules have a dual action effect whereby poos are softened and the bowel is gently stimulated, to help you go when you need to. Containing docusate sodium, which is suitable to treat chronic constipation*, the soft gel capsules provide relief in 1-2 days.

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.

After taking DULCOLAX, avoid straining while passing a bowel motion. Dizziness and fainting while straining have been reported in patients who have taken DULCOLAX. It is not known if DULCOLAX can cause dizziness or fainting.

Relief within hours The fastest-working oral laxatives include mineral oil, saline laxatives (like magnesium hydroxide and magnesium citrate), and stimulant laxatives (like bisacodyl and senna tablets). Common OTC products in this group include Milk of Magnesia, Dulcolax, and Senokot.

Polyethylene glycol (Miralax) is preferred over lactulose for the treatment of constipation because it is more effective and has fewer adverse effects. Linaclotide (Linzess) and lubiprostone (Amitiza) are more effective than placebo for chronic constipation.

Dulcolax vs. Miralax, an osmotic laxative, typically takes 1 to 3 days to work. It's only available as a powder that you mix into a beverage. Compared to Dulcolax, Miralax can take longer to work. But it tends to cause fewer side effects than other laxatives.

A stool softener usually is taken at bedtime. Follow the directions on the package or your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take stool softeners exactly as directed.

For patients taking laxatives containing a stool softener (emollient): Liquid forms may be taken in milk or fruit juice to improve flavor. When taking a product that contains only a stool softener, results usually occur 1 to 2 days after the first dose.

Use and dosage Dulcolax® Adult 5 mg Gastro-resistant Tablets are best taken at night with a glass of water (swallow - don't chew). Don't take the tablet with other products that reduce the acidity of the upper gastrointestinal tract. This includes milk, antacids and proton pump inhibitors.

Drink plenty of water while taking laxatives. An increase in fibre in your diet is recommended, except in cases of medication- induced constipation. You should discuss with your doctor or pharmacist if you need to increase the fibre in your diet when using DULCOLAX to assist in the treatment of constipation.