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Composition :

BISACODYL-10MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Sanofi India Ltd

Consume Type :

RECTAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

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Key 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.

About Dulcoflex 10 mg Adults Suppositories

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. 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.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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BisacodylAzithromycin
Severe
BisacodylSodium sulfate
Severe

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BisacodylAzithromycin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Dulcoflex 10 mg Adults Suppositories:
Co-administration of Dulcoflex 10 mg Adults Suppositories and Azithromycin together can increase the chance of a serious abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Dulcoflex 10 mg Adults Suppositories 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 10 mg Adults Suppositories:
Co-administration of Dulcoflex 10 mg Adults Suppositories 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 10 mg Adults Suppositories 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.

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Therapeutic Class

LAXATIVES

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FAQs

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.

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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Drug-Diseases Interactions

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BISACODYL-10MGCrohn disease [regional enteritis]
Severe
BISACODYL-10MGParalytic ileus and intestinal obstruction without hernia
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BISACODYL-10MGCrohn disease [regional enteritis]
Severe
How does the disease interact with Dulcoflex 10 mg Adults Suppositories:
laxatives use is contraindicated in patients with diagnosis as inflammatory bowel disease.

How to manage the interaction:
Dulcoflex 10 mg Adults Suppositories is contraindicated in patients with inflammatory bowel disease as it may cause colonic perforation.
BISACODYL-10MGParalytic ileus and intestinal obstruction without hernia
Severe
How does the disease interact with Dulcoflex 10 mg Adults Suppositories:
Dulcoflex 10 mg Adults Suppositories use is contraindicated in patients diagnosed with intestinal obstruction

How to manage the interaction:
Dulcoflex 10 mg Adults Suppositories is contraindicated in patients with intestinal obstruction disorders.
BISACODYL-10MGAbdominal and pelvic pain
Severe
How does the disease interact with Dulcoflex 10 mg Adults Suppositories:
ACUTE SURGICAL ABDOMEN

How to manage the interaction:
It is contraindicated in patients with or who may have acute surgical abdomen.
BISACODYL-10MGOther diseases of anus and rectum
Severe
How does the disease interact with Dulcoflex 10 mg Adults Suppositories:
RECTAL BLEEDING

How to manage the interaction:
Dulcoflex 10 mg Adults Suppositories is contraindicated in patients with anal or rectal fissures as it may cause irritation, burning sensation, and proctitis (inflammation of the lining of the rectum).
BISACODYL-10MGUnspecified appendicitis
Severe
How does the disease interact with Dulcoflex 10 mg Adults Suppositories:
The use of Dulcoflex 10 mg Adults Suppositories is contraindicated in patients diagnosed with who have appendicitis

How to manage the interaction:
It is contraindicated in patients with or who may have appendicitis.
BISACODYL-10MGFissure and fistula of anal and rectal regions
Severe
How does the disease interact with Dulcoflex 10 mg Adults Suppositories:
Dulcoflex 10 mg Adults Suppositories are contraindicated in patients with anal or rectal fissures. These preparations can cause irritation, burning and proctitis

How to manage the interaction:
It is contraindicated in patients with anal or rectal fissures as it may cause irritation, burning sensation, and proctitis (inflammation of the lining of the rectum).
BISACODYL-10MGParalytic ileus and intestinal obstruction without hernia
Severe
How does the disease interact with Dulcoflex 10 mg Adults Suppositories:
INTESTINAL OBSTRUCTION DISORDER

How to manage the interaction:
It is contraindicated in patients with intestinal obstruction disorders.
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