Call your doctor if you do not have a bowel movement after using this medicine, or if you have constipation for longer than 7 days. Use Dulcolax exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Overuse of laxatives can cause your bowels to function improperly, or can make you dependent on laxative use. It is not known whether bisacodyl passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medicine without a doctor's advice if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Frequency not reported: Abdominal spasm, colic, cramps/cramping, defecation, epigastralgia, proctitis, stomach discomfort, tenesmus [ Ref] Nervous system ENEMA: The most commonly reported side effects included abdominal discomfort, faintness, mild cramps, and rectal burning. Dulcolax tablets generally produce a bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours. Dulcolax suppositories generally produces bowel movements in 15 minutes to 1 hour. WarningsIf you are preparing for a medical test and you miss your dose, call your doctor for instructions. What happens if I overdose? Store Dulcolax oral or rectal medicine at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Dosing information Prolonged use of this drug may result in diarrhea with excessive water and electrolyte loss, especially potassium.

Dulcolax is used to treat constipation or to empty the bowels before surgery, colonoscopy, x-rays, or other intestinal medical procedure. It is not known whether bisacodyl will harm an unborn baby. Do not use this medicine without a doctor's advice if you are pregnant. If you are using Dulcolax to prepare for a medical test, follow your doctor's instructions about when to use the medicine. Frequency not reported: Abdominal discomfort, abdominal pain, colic, cramping, diarrhea, epigastralgia, nausea, proctitis, mild cramps, tenesmus Avoid drinking milk or taking an antacid within 1 hour before you take Dulcolax by mouth. Dulcolax side effects

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SUPPOSITORY: The most commonly reported side effects included abdominal discomfort, faintness, mild cramps, and rectal burning. Hepatotoxicity if sufficient tannic acid is absorbed from bisacodyl tannex. For Healthcare Professionals Do not crush, chew, or break a Dulcolax tablet. Swallow the tablet whole with a full glass of water. Frequency not reported: Abdominal spasm, atonic, nonfunctioning colon, defecation, diarrhea with excessive water and electrolyte loss, mild cramps, proctitis Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to use this medicine if you have other medical conditions, especially: