\u2022 DULCOLAX Tablets contain a medicine called bisacodyl. This belongs to a group of medicines called laxatives
\n\u2022 DULCOLAX Tablets are used for relief of constipation
\n\u2022 This medicine does not help with weight loss
\n\u2022 DULCOLAX Tablets can also be used in a hospital to empty a person\u2019s bowel before child birth, surgery or radiological investigations
\n\u2022 DULCOLAX Tablets gently stimulate the muscles of the bowel (large intestine). This brings predictable, overnight relief from constipation, helping to return the body to its natural rhythm.
\n\u2022 DULCOLAX Tablets are gastro-resistant tablets which have a special coating that helps to ensure the medicine works only where it is needed<\/p>\n
Normal and regular bowel movement is important for most people. However, what is \u201cnormal and regular\u201d varies from person to person. Some may have a bowel movement every day, others less often. Whatever it is like for you, it is best that your bowel movement has a regular pattern.
\n\u2022 Constipation is an occasional problem for some people.
\nFor others, it may happen more often
\n\u2022 It happens when the normal muscle actions in the bowel (large intestine) slow down. This can mean that material is not easily eliminated from the body
\nThe cause of constipation is often not known. It can be associated with:
\n\u2022 Sudden change of diet
\n\u2022 A diet with not enough fibre
\n\u2022 Loss of \u2018tone\u2019 of the bowel muscles in older people
\n\u2022 Pregnancy
\n\u2022 Medicines such as morphine or codeine
\n\u2022 Having to stay in bed for a long time
\n\u2022 Lack of exercise<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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