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

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 4

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 5

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 6

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.

Question 7

can you tell me how frequently can you take dulcolax?

Accepted Answer

OCCASIONAL: The manufacturer states the Dulcolax is for "occasional" use for constipation.

Question 8

help! i've eaten half a dulcolax tablet! what can happen?

Accepted Answer

Probably no effect: For an adult there is not likely to be any negative effect.

Question 9

is it bad if i'm taking dulcolax almost every single day?

Accepted Answer

Once per day: Taking more than one per day could lead to relying on the medication for normal bowel movements.  I would make sure you have routine follow-up with your doctor.

Question 10

hi, is it ok if i will take dulcolax once a week or every sunday?

Accepted Answer

Not harmful but why?: Why would you take Dulcolax once a week and why on sunday?  Dulcolax is a stimulant laxative which should only be used for significant constipation, when other means (hydration, fiber, stool softeners) haven't worked. Overuse (much more frequently than once a week) can be dangerous. Are you taking more than 1 tablet?

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