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I took 1 dulcolax last night around 8 pm. it is now 1 pm the next day still going strong. i have an mri tomorrow at 10. will it be out my system them?
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Yes: yes, the effect of taking one Dulcolax tablets usually does not last longer than one day. You should be fine. If you are still having frequent bowel movements by that time, it is probably not the Dulcolax that is causing it. Good luck.
Answered 9/25/2016
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