Need relief fast? Dulcolax medicated laxative suppositories can get you going within 10 to 30 minutes of use, in some cases up to 45 minutes.
- Comfort-shaped medicated suppository for rectal use only
- For ages >10 years
Take one anytime you need it—you can expect results within 20 to 45 minutes.
It’s simple. Remove the suppository from the plastic wrapping and insert the suppository, pointed end first, into the rectum. For best results, you should lie down for 15 to 20 minutes and try to retain the suppository for as long as you can. (To retain the suppository means to keep the suppository in the rectum.) They are not intended for oral or vaginal use.
It doesn’t need to be removed after it has been inserted.
Dulcolax Laxative Suppositories contain 10 mg of bisacodyl, which stimulates the muscles in the intestine to promote bowel activity.
Dulcolax Laxative Suppositories may be taken before or after a meal. However, these products are to be used in the rectum and not eaten.
Bisacodyl USP 10 mg
Stimulant laxative
- for relief of occasional constipation and irregularity
- this product generally produces bowel movement in 20 to 45 minutes
For rectal use only
- stomach pain, nausea or vomiting
- noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts more than 2 weeks
it may cause stomach discomfort, faintness, rectal burning and mild cramps
- you have rectal bleeding or no bowel movement after using this product. These could be signs of a serious condition.
- you need to use a laxative for more than 1 week
ask a health professional before use.
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
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Adults and children 10 years of age and over |
1 suppository in a single daily dose. Peel open plastic. Insert suppository well into rectum, pointed end first. Retain about 15 - 20 minutes. |
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Children under 10 years of age |
ask a doctor |
- Do not use if individual blister unit is open or torn.