How many 5 mg laxatives should I take?

How many 5 mg laxatives should I take?

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. Take tablets 30 to 60 minutes before your normal bedtime to produce a bowel movement the next morning.

How many 5mg Dulcolax 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.

Is women’s laxative Safe?

Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects. Tell your doctor right away if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: persistent nausea/vomiting/diarrhea, muscle cramps/weakness, irregular heartbeat, dizziness, fainting, decreased urination, mental/mood changes (such as confusion).

How much equate laxative should I take?

Directions

adults and children 12 years of age and older	take 2 tablets once or twice daily
children 6 to under 12 years of age	take 1 tablet once or twice daily
children under 6 years of age	ask a doctor

What kind of laxative is equate?

This product is used to treat constipation. It contains 2 medications: sennosides and docusate. Sennosides are known as stimulant laxatives. They work by keeping water in the intestines, which helps to cause movement of the intestines.

How long do equate laxatives last?

It is taken as a stimulant laxative to relieve occasional constipation. Providing gentle, dependable relief, it generally produces a bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours.

How long does it take for equate chocolate laxative to work?

It may take 6 to 12 hours before this medication causes a bowel movement. Tell your doctor if your condition persists or worsens, or if bleeding from the rectum occurs.