{"product_id":"dulcolax-5-mg-100-dragees","title":"Dulcolax 5 mg 100 dragees","description":"\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDulcolax - dragees are a laxative. When the active ingredient bisacodyl comes into contact with the mucous membrane of the colon, they stimulate your bowel movements. When used correctly, Dulcolax dragees have no effect in the stomach and small intestine. Therefore, they do not change digestion or the absorption of calories and nutrients in the small intestine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efield of use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDulcolax - dragees are taken\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003efor the short-term relief of intestinal sluggishness and constipation;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eto prepare for operations and examinations;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003efor diseases that require easier defecation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContraindications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDulcolax must not be taken\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eif you are allergic to bisacodyl or any of the other ingredients of this medicine listed in section 6;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eif you suffer from intestinal obstruction or problems with gastrointestinal permeability;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eif you suffer from acute inflammatory diseases of the gastrointestinal tract;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eif you suffer from chronic inflammatory diseases of the gastrointestinal tract with acute attacks (Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis);\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eif you have acute abdominal pain that requires surgery, such as acute appendicitis;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eif you have severe stomach pain along with nausea and vomiting - these may indicate a serious illness;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eif you have a severe loss of water in your body and, as a result, a disturbance in your electrolyte balance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDulcolax tablets must also not be taken by children under 2 years of age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInteractions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you take water tablets (diuretics) or medicines made from adrenal cortex hormones (adrenocorticosteroids) together with Dulcolax tablets, your body may experience an increased loss of potassium. Such a possible potassium deficiency can increase the effects and side effects of medicines used to treat heart failure (so-called cardiac glycosides) when taken at the same time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou should not take Dulcolax tablets at the same time as medicines that reduce the acidity of the stomach (neutralizing stomach medications (antacids) or medicines from the group of proton pump inhibitors). If such medicines are necessary, you should take them at least half an hour after Dulcolax tablets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGastrointestinal problems can be exacerbated by the simultaneous use of other laxatives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaking Dulcolax with food and drinks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid taking Dulcolax tablets at the same time as foods that reduce the acidity of the stomach, especially milk. If such foods are necessary, you should take them at least half an hour after Dulcolax tablets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePregnancy and breast-feeding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDulcolax tablets - like all medicines - should be avoided during pregnancy and only taken on a doctor's recommendation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClinical studies show that bisacodyl and its metabolites are not excreted in the breast milk of healthy breastfeeding women. Therefore, Dulcolax can be taken while breastfeeding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDulcolax dragees contain lactose, sucrose and castor oil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease only take Dulcolax dragees after consulting your doctor if you know that you suffer from a sugar intolerance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDulcolax tablets contain 66.4 mg lactose (milk sugar) and 46.8 mg sucrose (cane sugar) in the recommended maximum daily dose for constipation (2 tablets) or 132.8 mg lactose and in the maximum daily dose for preparing examinations (4 tablets). 93.6 mg sucrose. If you suffer from a rare inherited metabolic disease (fructose intolerance, galactose intolerance, Lapp lactase deficiency, glucose-galactose or sucrase-isomaltase utilization disorder), you should not take this medicine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote for diabetics: Dulcolax dragees contain 57.6 mg of carbohydrates in one dragee, corresponding to 0.005 bread units (BE), of which 23.4 mg are sucrose, corresponding to 0.002 bread units (BE).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDulcolax dragees contain castor oil and can cause stomach upset and diarrhea. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApplication\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlways take this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or exactly as your doctor or pharmacist tells you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure. The recommended dose is:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor constipation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eadults: 1-2 tablets (5-10 mg) daily\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is recommended to start with the lowest dose. To restore regular bowel movements, the recommended maximum daily dose can be increased. The recommended maximum daily dose should not be exceeded. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse in children and adolescents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e​Children and adolescents over 10 years: 1-2 dragees (5-10 mg) daily\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is recommended to start with the lowest dose. To restore regular bowel movements, the recommended maximum daily dose can be increased. The recommended maximum daily dose should not be exceeded.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChildren from 2 to 10 years: 1 tablet (5 mg) daily\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe recommended maximum daily dose should not be exceeded.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChildren up to 10 years of age with chronic constipation may only be given Dulcolax dragees under medical supervision. Dulcolax tablets must not be given to children under 2 years of age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMethod of\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eadministration Oral use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf necessary, Dulcolax tablets are taken once a day before going to bed. When taken in the evening, 1-2 soft discharges occur after about 6-12 hours. Dulcolax tablets are taken whole with sufficient liquid. It is important to avoid taking it with milk or medicines that reduce the acidity of the stomach (see sections “Taking Dulcolax with other medicines” and “Taking Dulcolax with food and drinks”).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuration of application\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLonger application should be avoided. The need for continued use should be checked after one week and the required duration of use determined in each individual case.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn preparation for operations and examinations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComplete bowel evacuation must always be carried out under medical supervision. The treating doctor determines the laxatives required on a case-by-case basis, taking into account the special circumstances.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo ensure complete bowel emptying, you should use both Dulcolax dragees and Dulcolax suppositories as directed by your doctor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdults, adolescents and children over 10 years: On the day before the examination, 2 Dulcolax dragees (10 mg) in the morning and evening and on the morning of the examination 1 Dulcolax suppository (10 mg)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApplications for diseases that require easier bowel emptying.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor diseases that require easier bowel emptying, the dosage is initially the same as for short-term use to treat constipation (1-2 Dulcolax dragees). Your doctor will continually adjust the dosage to suit the specific needs of your condition. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSide effects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everyone gets them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe most common side effects during treatment were abdominal discomfort and diarrhea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe following side effects were observed in studies with Dulcolax:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon (may affect up to 1 in 10 people):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCramps and pain in the abdomen, diarrhea, nausea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e​Dizziness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscomfort in the abdomen, vomiting, blood in the stool, discomfort in the rectum and anus \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHypersensitivity reactions, reactions that can be associated with failure of the cardiovascular system (anaphylactic reactions), swelling of the skin and mucous membranes, which can also cause shortness of breath (angioedema)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003edehydration of the body\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003efainting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInflammation of the colon (including inflammation caused by a circulatory disorder)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe occurrence of dizziness and fainting after taking bisacodyl appears to be associated with a reaction such as: B. for cramps in the abdominal cavity and the increase in pressure when defecation (see section “Warnings and precautions”).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiarrheic, watery stools can lead to loss of fluids, electrolytes and, above all, potassium, and can subsequently cause fatigue and muscle weakness. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecomposition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe active ingredient is: bisacodyl. 1 tablet contains 5 mg bisacodyl.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe other ingredients are:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTablet core: lactose monohydrate (33.2 mg), corn starch, modified starch (corn starch, oxidized), glycerol, magnesium stearate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTablet coating: magnesium stearate, sucrose (23.4 mg), talc, gum arabic, methacrylic acid methyl methacrylate Copolymer (1:1), methacrylic acid-methyl methacrylate copolymer (1:2), castor oil, macrogol 6000, bleached wax, carnauba wax, shellac, dyes: titanium dioxide (E171), iron oxide yellow (E172)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsually ships out within 3-4 business days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dr. Gepo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54936210047319,"sku":null,"price":69.83,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1046\/0918\/6135\/files\/21159.png?v=1788806842","url":"https:\/\/drgepo.com\/products\/dulcolax-5-mg-100-dragees","provider":"Dr. Gepo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}