Dulcolax Suppositories – 10mg – 12 Pack
If you’re struggling with constipation or maybe you’re required to empty the contents of your bowel before a treatment or procedure, Dulcolax Suppositories can help. A suppository is a small, cone-shaped object that’s inserted into your back passage to encourage a bowel movement. Containing the laxative bisacodyl to help stimulate the bowel muscles, you can achieve relief in as little as 10-30 minutes.
Always use Dulcolax Suppositories exactly as described in the patient information leaflet or as your doctor /Online Pharmacy 4U pharmacist has told you. Do not use this product everyday for more than 5 days. To use, start by removing the foil wrapping. Position yourself lying down on one side and pull your knees up towards your chest. You’ll want to keep one leg drawn up more than the other.
Using your index or middle finger, gently push the suppository as far as possible into your back passage, pointed end first. Once it’s in place, push it side-ways to ensure it's touching the wall of the bowel. Lower your legs into a comfortable position, making sure that the suppository is still in place. You’ll want to keep it inside of you for at least 30 minutes. If you’re struggling to fit the suppository, refer to the patient information leaflet provided.
The active ingredient in Dulcolax Suppositories is bisacodyl, a stimulant laxative that’s used to relieve constipation. It works by softening your stool and giving your bowel a shift to release a bowel movement.
Constipation isn’t just about not being able to go to the toilet - rather, it describes a collection of symptoms that include hard, pellet-like stools; excessive straining, a sensation that you are unable to go, and a decrease in bowel movements.
The source of constipation varies, but it could be caused by medication, lack of fibre, dehydration, stress, exercise, hormones, or ignoring the urge to go to the toilet. However, it’s important to remember that constipation is subjective to the individual, and it’s very normal to not have a daily bowel movement.