Dulcolax (Bisacodyl 10 mg) Suppositories – to relieve occasional constipation – Pack of 6

Product Indications To relieve occasional, short-term constipation and prepare the rectum for medical examination (rectoscopy). 6 x blister-packed suppositories Directions for Use For rectal insertion. For adult use only. DosageInsert 1 suppository a day, half an hour before going to the toilet. Length of TreatmentDo not use for an extended period. Do NOT use for more than 10 days unless recommended by your doctor. Ingredients Per suppository: Active Ingredient: Bisacodyl – 0.01 g Other Ingredients: Solid, semi-synthetic glycerides (Witepsol W 45) Precautions for Use – Do NOT use if you have diarrhoea or abdominal pain. – Use of this product to treat haemorrhoids, anal fissures or ulcerative colitis is not recommended. – Some users have been known to feel dizzy or faint during bowel movements. – If in doubt, ask your doctor or pharmacist. Occasional ConstipationWhen it occurs in infrequent bouts, constipation may be caused by recent changes in scenery (e.g. because you've been travelling). Medication can be useful if used for a brief period. Recent constipation that cannot be explained by lifestyle changes, or which is accompanied by pain, fever or bloating, should be checked by your doctor. Chronic ConstipationDo NOT use Dulcolax or any other laxative to treat long-term constipation. Persistent constipation may be caused by: – bowel disease, which must be checked by a doctor; or – an upset in regular bowel function due to diet or lifestyle. Possible treatments include: – eating more plant and plant-based foods (e.g. fresh and raw vegetables, wholemeal bread and fruit); – drinking more water and fruit juice; – getting more physical exercise (e.g. by walking or playing sport); – re-training the defecation reflex; and – (in some cases), playing sounds while eating and drinking. If in doubt, ask your doctor or pharmacist. Constipation in ChildrenTreatment of constipation in children focuses on lifestyle and dietary modification – in particular, adding the correct quantity of water to baby milk, eating plenty of vegetables and supplementing the diet with fruit juice. Do NOT use Dulcolax or any other laxative to treat constipation in children. (Regular use of laxatives during youth can cause dysfunction of the defecation reflex.) Contra-indications Do NOT: – use if you are allergic to any of this medicine's ingredients; – use if you are severely dehydrated; – give to children under 6; – use if you have certain intestinal diseases (enteritis, colitis or other inflammation); – use if you are experiencing abdominal pain of unknown cause (this may indicate a more serious problem); or – use to treat chronic constipation. If in doubt, ask your doctor or pharmacist. If you are pregnant or breast-feeding:– Do NOT use this medicine. – Consult your doctor or pharmacist before using any form of medicine.