Question 1

My hubby is scheduled for a colonoscopy. the day before his appt the inst. say to take 3 dulcolax pills. we have colace on hand. can 3 colace be used ?

Accepted Answer

Colace is merely a stool softener. A strong laxative is needed to clean out the colon as an inadequate preparation makes for an indeterminate colon visualization. Instruct your husband to carefully follow the instructions given to him. Avoiding roughage in the diet for several days precolonoscopy helps also.

Question 2

Very good morning doctors!! what is best the best laxative among dulcolax tablets, senekot, colace, miralax for recurrent constipation? very recent colonoscopy (october 2020) overall normal except for diverticulosis and internal hemorrhoids?

Accepted Answer

Dulcolax and Senekot are propulsant laxatives that cause muscle activity to ‘squeeze’ stools toward the anus, while miralax draws water into the bowel to,force evacuation and colace  slick coats the stool to make it easier to pass. My preference is miralax because it has no lasting effect and action can be controlled with dose. But I really prefer diet with adequate fiber and liquids for daily BMs

Question 3

For a colonoscopy, can i take bisacodyl tablets instead of the prescribed dulcolax tablets since i already have them at home?

Accepted Answer

Take the prep as ordered by the gastroenterologist. Do not substitute.

Question 4

If i only have exlax 15mg to take for colonoscopy prep, what is the equivalent of 1 exlax to 1 dulcolax?

Accepted Answer

Those 2 OTC laxative have different active ingredients, sennosides vs. bisacodyl; 15 mg of exlax is probably equivalent in effect to 5-10 mg of dulcolax. Good luck to your colonoscopy!

Question 5

I'm having a  colonoscopy & my dr. wants me too take 12 dulcolax, mg citrate & 2 medizine .  i only wt 105. is that to much? i'm nervous about it.

Accepted Answer

It is part of a colonoscopy prep but make sure that they want you to have either or dulcolax and mg citrate they usually order either or not both and you suppose to flush it by Gatorade or special fluid like Golytely (polyethylene glycol) or ware and juices simply Call your doctor to confirm the instruction

Question 6

I have a colonoscopy tomorrow and i took dulcolax last night and i am have no bm can you please help me can i take marlax and how much to?

Accepted Answer

It is best if you call the doctor's office and tell them your situation as they are the ones doing the colonoscopy. Do not be shy, it is your health and they get questions  like this all the time and they want a successful colonoscopy. .

Question 7

I am getting a colonoscopy done. can i take the dulcolax and miralax (polyethylene glycol) at the same time?

Accepted Answer

The bottom line in colon prep is to empty the colon to have a clean colon to visualize during the scope. If your Gastroenterologist given you the instruction to take them together, it is okay.

Question 8

Severe constipation for 1+yr. on amitiza, colace, & take mag citrate capsules daily - kept me going but not regular. had colonoscopy mon. no bm since.

Accepted Answer

I assume that your colonoscopy was unrevealing. It is not unusual to go a few days without a bowel movement after getting thoroughly cleaned out for a colonoscopy. Your gastroenterologist will give you dietary advice as well as critique your treatment regimen.If you have no urge to have bm's,then softeners and stimulants are indicated. If you get urge, work from below with suppositories and enemas

Question 9

Very good afternoon doctors. i have to take a fleet enema for a transperineal prostate biopsy. i am very uncomfortable about administering it myself..can i take an oral laxative like miralax or dulcolax like i did when i prepared for my colonoscopy?

Accepted Answer

The type of bowel preparation needed for the different procedures is that found by your treatment team to work best in a given situation. A Fleet Enema is quite effective for outlet level clean out. MiraLAX or Dulcolax would not be as effective in general and may take several days of use to be even partially helpful. Discuss this with your doc. If there are options they will know the best ones.

Question 10

Very good afternoon doctors! i had some constipation, and very stupidly played "musical doctors," and went to two gastroenterologists. one told me to take senekot or dulcolax, and one told me to take colace. what is your recommendation/preference?

Accepted Answer

Each person with constipation needs to be sure there is no other disease causing it. If constipation is just due to slow movement of the food and poop through the gut, then things people try are vegetables, water, prune juice, prunes, fiber-with-water, Miralax, Senokot or other senna, milk of magnesia, etc...  A doctor can evaluate and prescribe helpful meds too, such as Linzess or Amitiza.

Can I take colace instead of Dulcolax before a colonoscopy

My hubby is scheduled for a colonoscopy. the day before his appt the inst. say to take 3 dulcolax pills. we have colace on hand. can 3 colace be used ?

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Very good morning doctors!! what is best the best laxative among dulcolax tablets, senekot, colace, miralax for recurrent constipation? very recent colonoscopy (october 2020) overall normal except for diverticulosis and internal hemorrhoids?

For a colonoscopy, can i take bisacodyl tablets instead of the prescribed dulcolax tablets since i already have them at home?

If i only have exlax 15mg to take for colonoscopy prep, what is the equivalent of 1 exlax to 1 dulcolax?

I'm having a colonoscopy & my dr. wants me too take 12 dulcolax, mg citrate & 2 medizine . i only wt 105. is that to much? i'm nervous about it.

I have a colonoscopy tomorrow and i took dulcolax last night and i am have no bm can you please help me can i take marlax and how much to?

I am getting a colonoscopy done. can i take the dulcolax and miralax (polyethylene glycol) at the same time?

Severe constipation for 1+yr. on amitiza, colace, & take mag citrate capsules daily - kept me going but not regular. had colonoscopy mon. no bm since.

Very good afternoon doctors. i have to take a fleet enema for a transperineal prostate biopsy. i am very uncomfortable about administering it myself..can i take an oral laxative like miralax or dulcolax like i did when i prepared for my colonoscopy?

Very good afternoon doctors! i had some constipation, and very stupidly played "musical doctors," and went to two gastroenterologists. one told me to take senekot or dulcolax, and one told me to take colace. what is your recommendation/preference?

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