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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

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Key Benefits

Dulcoflex Tablet 10's belongs to the group of medicines 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 normalizing the bowel movement by increasing the intestinal movements. Dulcoflex Tablet 10's is also used to clean the intestines before any examinations or medical procedures.

About Dulcoflex Tablet 10's

Dulcoflex Tablet 10's belongs to the group of medications called 'stimulant laxatives' used to treat constipation. Constipation refers to infrequent bowel movements in which the stools are often dry, painful, and hard to pass. A constipated person has fewer than three bowel movements in a week. Dulcoflex Tablet 10's may also be used to clean the intestines before a bowel surgery or examination.

Dulcoflex Tablet 10's contains 'Bisacodyl' that works by increasing the 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.

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.

Do not take Dulcoflex Tablet 10's for more than five days as it might cause dependency on Dulcoflex Tablet 10's for a bowel movement. Consult your doctor before taking Dulcoflex Tablet 10's if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Dulcoflex Tablet 10's may cause dizziness, so drive if you are alert. 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.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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BisacodylSodium sulfate
Severe

Drug-Drug Interactions

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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.

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Therapeutic Class

LAXATIVES

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FAQs

Dulcoflex Tablet 10's increases the intestinal movements, thereby facilitating stool passage. Dulcoflex Tablet 10's helps in normalizing 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 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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Drug-Diseases Interactions

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BISACODYL-5MGCrohn disease [regional enteritis]
Severe
BISACODYL-5MGParalytic ileus and intestinal obstruction without hernia
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BISACODYL-5MGCrohn disease [regional enteritis]
Severe
How does the disease interact with Dulcoflex Tablet:
laxatives use is contraindicated in patients with diagnosis as inflammatory bowel disease.

How to manage the interaction:
Dulcoflex Tablet is contraindicated in patients with inflammatory bowel disease as it may cause colonic perforation.
BISACODYL-5MGParalytic ileus and intestinal obstruction without hernia
Severe
How does the disease interact with Dulcoflex Tablet:
Dulcoflex Tablet use is contraindicated in patients diagnosed with intestinal obstruction

How to manage the interaction:
Dulcoflex Tablet is contraindicated in patients with intestinal obstruction disorders.
BISACODYL-5MGAbdominal and pelvic pain
Severe
How does the disease interact with Dulcoflex Tablet:
ACUTE SURGICAL ABDOMEN

How to manage the interaction:
It is contraindicated in patients with or who may have acute surgical abdomen.
BISACODYL-5MGOther diseases of anus and rectum
Severe
How does the disease interact with Dulcoflex Tablet:
RECTAL BLEEDING

How to manage the interaction:
Dulcoflex Tablet 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-5MGUnspecified appendicitis
Severe
How does the disease interact with Dulcoflex Tablet:
The use of Dulcoflex Tablet 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-5MGFissure and fistula of anal and rectal regions
Severe
How does the disease interact with Dulcoflex Tablet:
Dulcoflex Tablet 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-5MGParalytic ileus and intestinal obstruction without hernia
Severe
How does the disease interact with Dulcoflex Tablet:
INTESTINAL OBSTRUCTION DISORDER

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

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