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A member asked:

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

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

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

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 9/28/2017

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Agree w Dr. Singer: It may not have any impact or it may cause you to move your bowels or to have loose stools.

Dr Anyanwu agreed

Answered 7/10/2017

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