Dulcolax 5mg tablets provide effective overnight relief from the symptoms of occasional constipation. Stimulant laxatives like senna or bisacodyl (in this tablet) cause the muscles in the intestine to rhythmically contract and help manage a bowel movement.

How to use:

• Adults and children over 10 year old: 1 – 2 tablets (5-10mg) daily before bedtime.You should avoid taking Dulcolax if

  You are allergic (hypersensitive) to bisacodyl or any of the other ingredients in the product (listed in Section 6: Contents of the pack and other information)

  You are intolerant to or cannot digest some sugars (as the tablet contains a small amount of lactose and sucrose)

  You have severe dehydration

  You have a bowel condition called “ileus” (blockage in the intestine)

  You have a serious abdominal condition such as appendicitis

  You have severe abdominal pain with nausea and vomiting

  You have a blocked bowel (intestinal obstruction)

  You have inflammation of the bowel (small or large intestine)