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Dulcoflex Tablet 10's, Pack of 10 TABLETS
Dulcoflex Tablet 10's, Pack of 10 TABLETS
Dulcoflex Tablet 10's, Pack of 10 TABLETS
Dulcoflex Tablet 10's, Pack of 10 TABLETS
Dulcoflex Tablet 10's, Pack of 10 TABLETS
Dulcoflex Tablet 10's, Pack of 10 TABLETS
Dulcoflex Tablet 10's, Pack of 10 TABLETS
Dulcoflex Tablet 10's, Pack of 10 TABLETS
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Composition :

BISACODYL-5MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Sanofi India Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

NPPA :

Regulated

About Dulcoflex Tablet 10's

Dulcoflex Tablet 10's is used to treat constipation. It may also be used to clean the intestines before a bowel surgery or examination. Constipation refers to infrequent bowel movements in which the stools are often dry, painful, and hard to pass.

Dulcoflex Tablet 10's contains 'Bisacodyl', which works by increasing intestinal movements, thereby facilitating stool passage. It speeds up stool movements by stimulating bowel muscles, softens the stools and makes it easier to pass.

In some cases, Dulcoflex Tablet 10's may cause certain common side effects such as diarrhoea, nausea, and abdominal pain. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, consult a doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Consult your doctor before taking Dulcoflex Tablet 10's if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Dulcoflex Tablet 10's should not be given to children unless prescribed by a child specialist. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medications to rule out any interactions.

Key Ingredients

Bisacodyl

Uses of Dulcoflex Tablet 10's

Dulcoflex Tablet 10's is used in the treatment of Constipation. The detailed uses of Dulcoflex Tablet 10's are as follows:

  • Constipation Relief: Dulcoflex Tablet 10's is used to treat constipation by stimulating bowel muscles to induce bowel movements, providing fast relief from symptoms.
  • Bowel Preparation: Dulcoflex Tablet 10's helps to empty the bowels before medical procedures, such as colonoscopies, by stimulating bowel movements, ensuring clear visibility and accurate results during diagnostic tests.

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Side effects of Dulcoflex Tablet
  • Drink water or other clear fluids.
  • To prevent worsening of pain, limit intake of tea, coffee, or alcohol.
  • Include bland foods like rice, toast, crackers, and rice in your diet.
  • Avoid lying down immediately after eating as it may cause indigestion or heartburn.
  • Avoid acidic and spicy food as it may cause indigestion.
  • Drink water or other clear fluids.
  • To prevent worsening of pain, limit intake of tea, coffee, or alcohol.
  • Include bland foods like rice, toast, crackers, and rice in your diet.
  • Avoid lying down immediately after eating as it may cause indigestion or heartburn.
  • Avoid acidic and spicy food as it may cause indigestion.
Here are the precise steps to cope with diarrhoea caused by medication usage:
  • Inform Your Doctor: Notify your doctor immediately about your diarrhoea symptoms. This allows them to adjust your medication or provide guidance on managing side effects.
  • Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of fluids to replace lost water and electrolytes. Choose water, clear broth, and electrolyte-rich drinks. Avoid carbonated or caffeinated beverages to effectively rehydrate your body.
  • Follow a Bland Diet: Eat easy-to-digest foods to help firm up your stool and settle your stomach. Try incorporating bananas, rice, applesauce, toast, plain crackers, and boiled vegetables into your diet.
  • Avoid Trigger Foods: Steer clear of foods that can worsen diarrhoea, such as spicy, fatty, or greasy foods, high-fibre foods, and dairy products (especially if you're lactose intolerant).
  • Practice Good Hygiene: Maintain good hygiene to prevent the spread of infection. To stay healthy, wash your hands frequently, clean and disinfect surfaces regularly, and avoid exchanging personal belongings with others.
  • Take Anti-Diarrheal Medications: If your doctor advises, anti-diarrheal medications such as loperamide might help manage diarrhoea symptoms. Always follow your doctor's directions.
  • Keep track of your diarrhoea symptoms. If they don't get better or worse or are accompanied by severe stomach pain, blood, or dehydration signs (like extreme thirst or dark urine), seek medical help.

Directions for Use

  • Take Dulcoflex Tablet 10's the evening before a bowel movement is desired.
  • Follow the dosage and duration advised by your doctor for effective results.
  • Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush or chew it.
  • Do not take Dulcoflex Tablet 10's within 1 hour after consuming dairy products.

Key Benefits

  • Dulcoflex Tablet 10's is a stimulant laxative used to treat constipation and promote regular bowel movements.
  • It works by increasing intestinal movements, which helps in the easier passage of stool.
  • Dulcoflex Tablet 10's helps normalise bowel habits and relieve discomfort caused by irregular or difficult bowel movements.
  • It is also used to clean the intestines before medical procedures or examinations for better diagnostic accuracy.

How Dulcoflex Tablet 10's Works

Dulcoflex Tablet 10's contains 'Bisacodyl' that works by increasing intestinal movements, thereby facilitating stool passage. It speeds up stool movements by stimulating bowel muscles, softens the stools and makes it easier to pass. Thus, Dulcoflex Tablet 10's helps treat constipation.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight. • Keep out of sight and reach of children. • Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.

What if I have taken an overdose of Dulcoflex Tablet 10's

An extra dose of Dulcoflex Tablet 10's is unlikely to harm you. But do not take more than the recommended dose as you may experience stomach pain or diarrhoea if you take too much Bisacodyl. These symptoms usually improve within a day or two. In case you are worried, consult your doctor for advice.

Drug Warnings

  • Do not take Dulcoflex Tablet 10's if you are allergic to any of its contents.
  • Talk to your doctor if there is no bowel movement or if you find rectal bleeding after taking Dulcoflex Tablet 10's.
  • Do not take Dulcoflex Tablet 10's if you have severe dehydration, appendicitis, blockage in the intestine, blocked bowel, or inflammation of the bowel.
  • Talk to your doctor before taking Dulcoflex Tablet 10's if you have liver or kidney problems.
  • Consult your doctor before taking Dulcoflex Tablet 10's if you are pregnant or breastfeeding; your doctor will prescribe you Dulcoflex Tablet 10's only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
  • Dulcoflex Tablet 10's may cause drowsiness, so drive if you are alert.
  • Dulcoflex Tablet 10's should not be given to children below four years, as safety and efficacy have not been established.
  • Avoid consuming alcohol along with Dulcoflex Tablet 10's as it could lead to increased drowsiness and dizziness.
  • Let your doctor know if you are taking any other medicines or have pre-existing medical conditions.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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BisacodylAzithromycin
Severe
BisacodylSodium sulfate
Severe

Drug-Drug Interactions

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BisacodylAzithromycin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Dulcoflex Tablet:
Co-administration of Dulcoflex Tablet and Azithromycin together can increase the chance of a serious abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Dulcoflex Tablet can be taken with Azithromycin if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the doctor if you develop sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, breathing difficulty, or heart palpitations, weakness, tiredness, drowsiness, confusion, tingling, numbness, muscle pain, cramps, nausea, or vomiting. Do not discontinue the medications without consulting a doctor.
BisacodylSodium sulfate
Severe
How does the drug interact with Dulcoflex Tablet:
Co-administration of Dulcoflex Tablet with Sodium sulfate may raise the risk of ischemic colitis (an inflammatory condition caused by reduced blood flow to the colon due to narrowed or blocked blood vessels) or ulcers.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Dulcoflex Tablet can be taken with Sodium sulfate only if prescribed by the doctor. Inform the doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms. Do not stop taking medications without a doctor's advice.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

Drug-Food Interactions

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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.
  • Eat food rich in fibre, such as whole-wheat bread, oatmeal, flaxseed, nuts, beans, lentils, fruits (berries, apples, oranges, bananas, pears, figs), and vegetables (broccoli, spinach, sweet potatoes, avocados).
  • Try making time to empty your bowels whenever the body tells you to.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

LAXATIVES
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Alcohol

Caution

You are recommended to avoid alcohol consumption while taking Dulcoflex Tablet 10's. Alcohol intake, along with Dulcoflex Tablet 10's, may cause increased drowsiness.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Please consult your doctor before taking Dulcoflex Tablet 10's if you are pregnant; your doctor will prescribe you Dulcoflex Tablet 10's if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

It is not known whether Dulcoflex Tablet 10's passes into the mother’s milk. Please consult your doctor before taking Dulcoflex Tablet 10's if you are breast-feeding, your doctor will prescribe you Dulcoflex Tablet 10's if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Driving

Caution

Dulcoflex Tablet 10's may cause drowsiness. Do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you feel dizzy.

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Liver

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with severe liver impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Kidney

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with severe kidney impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Children

Caution

Dulcoflex Tablet 10's should not be used by children below 4 years.

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Heart

Exercise caution before using Dulcoflex Tablet 10's in case of heart problems. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns.

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Geriatrics

Caution

Exercise caution before using Dulcoflex Tablet 10's in case of heart problems. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns.

FAQs

Dulcoflex Tablet 10's belongs to the group of medications called stimulant laxatives used to treat constipation.

Dulcoflex Tablet 10's increases the intestinal movements, thereby facilitating stool passage. Dulcoflex Tablet 10's helps in normalising the bowel movement by increasing the intestinal movements.

Dulcoflex Tablet 10's causes dizziness. So, drive only if you are alert and omit driving or operating machinery if you feel dizzy.

Diarrhoea might be a side-effect of Dulcoflex Tablet 10's. Drink lots of fluids and eat non-spicy food if you experience diarrhoea. If you find blood in your stools (tarry stools) or if you experience excess diarrhoea, consult your doctor. Do not take anti-diarrheal medicine on your own.

Do not take Dulcoflex Tablet 10's for more than 5 days, as it might lead to dependency on Dulcoflex Tablet 10's for a bowel movement. Taking Dulcoflex Tablet 10's for longer durations might also cause dehydration, imbalance of fluids and salts in the body, affecting the tightness of muscles in the intestine. If your bowel movement is irregular even after taking Dulcoflex Tablet 10's for five days, consult your doctor.

Dulcoflex Tablet 10's can be taken with antacids if prescribed by the doctor. However, maintain a gap of 1 hour between Dulcoflex Tablet 10's and antacids (pantoprazole).

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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Reference

  1. https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.10198.pdf
  2. https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/bisacodyl/
  3. https://www.drugs.com/cdi/bisacodyl-tablets.html

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