Question 1

dear dottor i am taking bisacodyl bp 5 mg for constipation and softner of stools can i continue to take medicine, ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: U can continue using it but substitute with high fiber diet slowly!

Question 2

5'2" 85lbs adolescent medicine doc diagnosed me with anorexia just because never period and some dulcolax,1000 calories a day. false diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Keep an open mind...: A teen, upon reaching 5-feet tall, weighs ~100 pounds. Thinner teens can weigh 90 pounds at 5-feet, and that is ok. At 5-feet and 2-inches, one needs to be ~100 pounds. It's a nice even number, 100 pounds. We pediatricians care for kids of all ages, and a 3-year-old child eats 1000 calories a day. They are barely over 3 feet tall, and weigh less than 40 pounds... just some food for thought.

Question 3

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 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

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 6

can i take dulcolax with xarelto ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You can take dulcolax with Xarelto

Question 7

what is the difference between bisacodyl and sennosides?

Accepted Answer

Similar effect: Biscodyl is fairly safe chemical available in tablet, suppository & enema form.Acts directly on colonic nerves to stumulate contractions which lead to mechanical expulsion of stool. Also have effect of increasing fluid & sodium secretion in bowel. Sennosides r derived from senna leaves, available in tablet or liquid form, is converted into bowel contraction stimulant form by colonic bacteria.

Question 8

how does senokot (senna) compare to dulcolax?

Accepted Answer

Both are stimulants: Not much difference.  They both stimulate the bowels to keep thing moving.  I use senokot (senna) orally and ducolax as a suppository in my patients.  I may use them together at times.

Question 9

how often should i take dulcolax if i am constipated?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

can a nursing mom take dulcolax?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Dulcolax is a laxative. It works directly in your digestive system and absorption into your blood and then the nursing baby is minimal to none. As an alternative a stool softener may be better is that is the problem. Remember, laxatives should be taken as infrequently as possible to avoid your colon to become dependent on them.

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Dear dottor i am taking bisacodyl bp 5 mg for constipation and softner of stools can i continue to take medicine, ?

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5'2" 85lbs adolescent medicine doc diagnosed me with anorexia just because never period and some dulcolax,1000 calories a day. false diagnosis?

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How often can i take dulcolax?

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Is taking dulcolax safe every 2 weeks?

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

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Can i take dulcolax with xarelto ?

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What is the difference between bisacodyl and sennosides?

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How does senokot (senna) compare to dulcolax?

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How often should i take dulcolax if i am constipated?

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Can a nursing mom take dulcolax?

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