DULCOLAX
Generic Name: bisacodyl (biss ah COE dill) Brand Names: Alophen, Bisa-Plex, Bisac-Evac, Bisco-Lax, Bisolax, Carters Little Pills, Colax, Dulcogen, Dulcolax, Evac-U-Gen, Fleet Bisacodyl, Modane.
Take Dulcolax tablets by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Swallow the tablets whole with a good drink of water; do not crush or chew. Take exactly as directed; do not exceed the recommended dose, and do not take more often than directed. Dulcolax is not intended for long-term use. Dulcolax is a stimulant laxative, a medicine that empties the bowel. Dulcolax treats constipation and may be used to empty and prepare the colon (bowel) for rectal or colon exams (diagnostic tests) or surgery. Generic Dulcolax tablets are available.  Do not use Dulcolax if you have stomach (abdominal) pain, nausea, or vomiting, unless directed by a doctor. If you notice a sudden change in bowel habits that persists over a period of 2 weeks, consult your healthcare provider before using a laxative. Dulcolax products should not be used for longer than one week, unless otherwise directed by your healthcare provider. Rectal bleeding or failure to have a bowel movement after use of a laxative may indicate a more serious condition. Stop using Dulcolax and contact your healthcare provider. |
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Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next regularly scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and take the next one as directed. Do not take a double dose of this medication. If you experience any of the following uncommon but serious side effects, stop taking Dulcolax and seek medical treatment or call your doctor immediately: an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives); rectal bleeding; severe abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting; no bowel movement. Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take Dulcolax and talk to your doctor if you experience: dizziness; abdominal (stomach) discomfort; cramps; diarrhea; mild nausea. Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome. Do not take Dulcolax without first talking to your doctor if you have abdominal (stomach) pain, nausea, or vomiting. You may not be able to take Dulcolax or you may require special monitoring. If you notice a sudden change in bowel habits that persists over a period of 2 weeks, consult your healthcare provider before using a laxative. Do not take Dulcolax without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant. Do not take Dulcolax without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. Some forms of Dulcolax are formulated for use by children. Talk to the child's doctor before using this product to treat a child. Keep Dulcolax in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication. Before taking Dulcolax, tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines: an antacid or medicine to relieve heartburn; the stomach medicines cimetidine (Tagamet, Tagamet HB), nizatidine (Axid, Axid AR), famotidine (Pepcid, Pepcid AC), ranitidine (Zantac, Zantac 75), omeprazole (Prilosec), esomeprazole (Nexium), lansoprazole (Prevacid), pantoprazole (Protonix), or rabeprazole (Aciphex). You may not be able to take Dulcolax, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring if you are taking any of the medicines listed above. Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Dulcolax. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines, including herbal products.
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