Can I cut a Dulcolax tablet in half?
Dulcolax tablets should be swallowed whole with a drink and not be broken, crushed or chewed. Don’t take the tablets within an hour of taking indigestion remedies.
Can Dulcolax pills be crushed?
Swallow DULCOLAX tablets whole with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew DULCOLAX tablets. Do not take DULCOLAX tablets together with medicines that lower acidity of the upper gastrointestinal tract (stomach). These medicines include antacids, and a group of medicines called proton pump inhibitors.
Is 5 mg of Dulcolax enough?
There are two strengths of suppository: 10 mg which is suitable for adults, and 5 mg which is suitable for older children (and younger children when prescribed by a doctor). Bisacodyl should only be used for a short time.
How long does Dulcolax 5mg take to wear off?
The elimination half life of Dulcolax is 16 hours. This means that the bowel stimulant medication is metabolized in the body and roughly half is gone after 16 hours with half the remaining medicine gone after another 16 hours. As the medication level drops the stimulant effect will diminish.
What happens if you chew Dulcolax tablets?
If patients cannot swallow without chewing, they should avoid enteric-coated products such as bisacodyl tablets (e.g., Dulcolax). Chewing a Dulcolax tablet could cause uncomfortable gastric spasms.
What happens if I crush Dulcolax?
Swallow this medication whole. Do not crush, chew, or break the tablet or take it within 1 hour of antacids, milk, or milk products. Doing so can destroy the coating on the tablet and may increase the risk of stomach upset and nausea.
How many Dulcolax 5mg tablets should I take?
Adults: 1 to 2 coated tablets (5-10 mg) daily before bedtime. Should not be used in children or adolescents under the age of 18 years. It is recommended to start with the lowest dose. The dose may be adjusted up to the maximum recommended dose to produce regular stools.
Can I take 2 Dulcolax tablets at once?
Adults and children over 12 can take 1 to 3 tablets in a single daily dose for up to 7 days. If this is the first time taking a laxative for constipation, we recommend taking 1 to 2 tablets in a single daily dose.
Do laxatives empty your stomach?
Stimulant laxatives are usually taken on an empty stomach for rapid effect. Results are slowed if taken with food. Many stimulant laxatives (but not castor oil) are often taken at bedtime to produce results the next morning (although some may require 24 hours or more).
