Question 1

how often can i take dulcolax?

Accepted Answer

Once per day: Taking more than one per day could lead to relying on the medication for normal bowel movements.

Question 2

is it ok to take dulcolax everyday?

Accepted Answer

Taking too often?: Before you contemplate long term laxative dependency, seek medical evaluation--rule out metabolic causes of constipation (e.g. Low thyroid or adrenal conditions), distinguish slow versus normal transit constipation, consider a primary rectal dysfunction that may be treatable with biofeedback, check for structural pathology or extrinsic impingement, or intermittent ileus (e.g. Pseudo-obstruction).

Question 3

is bisacodyl with alchool bad for you?

Accepted Answer

Drug interaction : Checker shows no interactions between bisacodyl and alcohol.

Question 4

is taking dulcolax safe every 2 weeks?

Accepted Answer

: Yes. If you have constipation you may take a fiber laxative like Metamucil and drink enough water daily so that your urine is colorless. For the long term you may try to increase your intake of fiber foods. Consult this site for fiber foods.
http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/high-fiber-foods/art-20050948
Wish you good health!

Question 5

how many dulcolax can i take in a day?

Accepted Answer

Taking too often?: Before you contemplate long term laxative dependency, seek medical evaluation--rule out metabolic causes of constipation (e.g. Low thyroid or adrenal conditions), distinguish slow versus normal transit constipation, consider a primary rectal dysfunction that may be treatable with biofeedback, check for structural pathology or extrinsic impingement, or intermittent ileus (e.g. Pseudo-obstruction).

Question 6

what are the indications for bisacodyl?

Accepted Answer

Constipation: Hi.
Bisacodyl is used for constipation. Hard bowel movements that are difficult to pass. Thats constipation.
Take 1 to 3 tablets of 10 mg at bedtime to have a bowel movement in the morning.
Feel better
Dr Lori Lange

Question 7

how long does it take dulcolax to work?

Accepted Answer

Ducolax -depends on: product. Dulcolax  Laxative Suppositories can reportedly lead to bowel movement as quickly as 15 minutes.  Dulcolax Laxative Tablets usually work overnight (6 to 12 hours).

Question 8

took 3 dulcolax but nothing happened? what do i do?

Accepted Answer

Hydrate, hydrate: Stay well hydrated (at least 8 - 8 ounces glasses of water per day). Try to get in 5 servings of vegetables and 4 servings of fruit per day – get that fiber in. Stay physically active if possible. There are a number of over the counter laxatives that can be taken orally to help pass retained fecal matter. See your medical provider if unable to pass stool after these options have been tried.

Question 9

can i take 20 mg or four pills of bisacodyl at once?

Accepted Answer

Yes: This is typically fine as part of a bowel preparation for colonoscopy.

Question 10

i took 3 dulcolax but nothing happened. alternatives?

Accepted Answer

Constipation: Stay well hydrated (at least 8 - 8 ounces glasses of water per day). Try to get in 5 servings of vegetables and 4 servings of fruit per day – get that fiber in. Stay physically active if possible. There are a number of over the counter laxatives that can be taken orally to help pass retained fecal matter. See your medical provider if unable to pass stool after these options have been tried.

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