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Dulcoflex 10 mg Adults Suppositories 5's

Dulcoflex 10 mg Adults Suppositories 5's

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Composition

BISACODYL-10MG

Manufacturer/Marketer

Sanofi India Ltd

Consume Type

RECTAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Jan-25

About Dulcoflex 10 mg Adults Suppositories

Dulcoflex 10 mg Adults Suppositories is used to treat occasional constipation. It may also be used to empty the bowels prior to surgery or certain medical procedures. Constipation refers to infrequent bowel movements. In this condition, the stools are often dry, painful and hard to pass. 

Dulcoflex 10 mg Adults Suppositories contains 'Bisacodyl' that increases the activity of the intestines, which facilitates a bowel movement. Thereby, Dulcoflex 10 mg Adults Suppositories helps treat constipation.

In some cases, Dulcoflex 10 mg Adults Suppositories may cause side effects such as diarrhoea, abdominal pain/cramps, rectal inflammation or irritation. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Do not use Dulcoflex 10 mg Adults Suppositories for more than a week as it might cause dependency on Dulcoflex 10 mg Adults Suppositories for bowel movement. Consult your doctor before using Dulcoflex 10 mg Adults Suppositories if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Dulcoflex 10 mg Adults Suppositories should not be used in children unless prescribed by a child specialist. Avoid using other stool softeners or laxatives unless advised by the doctor.

Uses of Dulcoflex 10 mg Adults Suppositories

Treatment of Constipation

Medicinal Benefits

Dulcoflex 10 mg Adults Suppositories belongs to the group of medicines called as stimulant laxatives used to treat constipation. Dulcoflex 10 mg Adults Suppositories increases the intestinal movements, thereby facilitating stool passage. Dulcoflex 10 mg Adults Suppositories may also be used under medical supervision to empty the bowels prior to surgery, certain medical procedures, pre-or post-operative treatments, and in conditions which require defecation to be facilitated.

Directions for Use

Suppository: Lie down on your left side and raise your right knee to the chest. Remove the wrapper and insert the pointed end of the suppository into the rectum. Wash your hands thoroughly after use.Enema: Shake the bottle well and remove the protective shield from the tip. Lie down on your left side and raise your right knee to the chest or kneel and lean forward so that the head and chest are resting comfortably. Insert the enema bottle into the rectum with the tip pointing towards the navel. Squeeze the bottle gently until it is empty. Remove the bottle from the rectum and wash your hands thoroughly.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Dulcoflex 10 mg Adults Suppositories

  • Diarrhoea
  • Abdominal pain/cramps
  • Rectal inflammation or irritation

Drug Warnings

Do not use Dulcoflex 10 mg Adults Suppositories if you are allergic to any of its contents, if you have an intestinal obstruction, severe dehydration, acute abdominal conditions requiring surgery or in conditions where the diagnosis is uncertain. Inform your doctor if you have a bowel obstruction, inflammatory bowel disease, anal fissures, piles, or rectal bleeding. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Dulcoflex 10 mg Adults Suppositories should be used in children only if advised by the doctor. Notify your doctor if you have nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, or a sudden change in bowel movement lasting for more than 2 weeks.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Dulcoflex 10 mg Adults Suppositories may interact with diuretics (hydrochlorothiazide), corticosteroids (hydrocortisone, prednisone), and cardiac glycosides (digoxin). 

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Inform your doctor if you have an intestinal obstruction, severe dehydration, acute abdominal conditions requiring surgery or in conditions where the diagnosis is uncertain, and appendicitis.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
  • HYDROCORTISONE
  • PREDNISONE
  • DIGOXIN

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Try maintaining a balanced diet which includes fresh fruits and vegetables.
  • Stay hydrated, drink enough water and fluids.
  • Exercise regularly and stay fit.
  • Get enough sleep.
  • Try to make time to empty your bowels whenever your body tells you to.
  • Eat food rich in fibre such as whole-wheat bread, oatmeal, flax seed, nuts, beans, lentils, fruits (berries, apples, oranges, bananas, pears, figs) and vegetables (broccoli, spinach, sweet potatoes, avocados).

Disease/Condition Glossary

Constipation: It refers to infrequent bowel movements in which the stools are often dry, painful and hard to pass. Constipation is a condition in which the person has fewer than three bowel movements in a week. However, bowel patterns may vary from person to person. Symptoms include bloating, abdominal pain, and feeling as if the bowel movement is incomplete. Constipation occurs when the normal muscle contractions in the large intestine slow down which causes the incomplete elimination of the bowel from the body. Constipation could be associated with a sudden change of diet, a diet with less fibre, not drinking enough liquids, and lack of exercise.

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Alcohol

Caution

It is not known if alcohol affects Dulcoflex 10 mg Adults Suppositories. Please consult a doctor if you have any concerns.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Avoid using Dulcoflex 10 mg Adults Suppositories in the first 3months of pregnancy. Excessive or frequent use of Dulcoflex 10 mg Adults Suppositories during the remaining period of pregnancy is not recommended unless advised by the doctor.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Please consult your doctor before using Dulcoflex 10 mg Adults Suppositories if you are breastfeeding; your doctor will prescribe if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Driving

Caution

Dulcoflex 10 mg Adults Suppositories may cause dizziness and abdominal spasms. Therefore, you are advised to drive only if you are alert.

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Liver

Caution

Please consult your doctor if you have liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Kidney

Caution

Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Children

Caution

Dulcoflex 10 mg Adults Suppositories is not recommended for children below 10 years. Dulcoflex 10 mg Adults Suppositories should be used in children only if prescribed by a doctor.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

CT Survey No.117-B, L&T Business Park, Saki Vihar Road, Powai, Mumbai 400072.
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FAQs

Dulcoflex 10 mg Adults Suppositories belongs to the group of medicines called stimulant laxatives used to treat occasional constipation. It may also be used to empty the bowels prior to surgery or certain medical procedures.
Dulcoflex 10 mg Adults Suppositories works by increasing the intestinal movements, thereby facilitating stool passage.
Diarrhoea might be a side-effect of Dulcoflex 10 mg Adults Suppositories. Drink fluids and eat non-spicy food if you experience diarrhoea. If you find blood in stools (tarry stools) or if you have severe diarrhoea, consult your doctor. Do not take anti-diarrheal medicine on your own.
Do not use Dulcoflex 10 mg Adults Suppositories for more than a week as it might lead to dependency on Dulcoflex 10 mg Adults Suppositories for bowel movement. If your bowel movement is irregular even after using Dulcoflex 10 mg Adults Suppositories for a week, consult your doctor.
Dulcoflex 10 mg Adults Suppositories should be used with caution in people with anal fissures, inflammatory bowel disease, and ulcerated haemorrhoids (piles). Consult your doctor if you have any concerns.
The effectiveness of other medicines might be reduced if taken along with Dulcoflex 10 mg Adults Suppositories. Therefore, maintain a gap of 2 hours between Dulcoflex 10 mg Adults Suppositories and other medicines. However, you are advised to consult a doctor before taking other medicines with Dulcoflex 10 mg Adults Suppositories.

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