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Voted 2023 Product of the Year*
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Voted 2023 Product of the Year*
Dulcolax® Tablets
- Can't go (Less than 3 poops a week)
- Morning relief
- +6 years
- Tablet
- Adult
- kid
Dulcolax tablets help your gut get back to its natural rhythm providing effective relief from occasional constipation.
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PREDICTABLE RELIEF IN AS LITTLE AS 6 HOURS*
SYMPTOM RELIEF
Straining, Bloating and Hard Stools**
REACTIVATES YOUR NATURAL GUT RHYTHM
when taken at night
#1 DOCTOR RECOMMENDED BRAND***
NON-HABIT FORMING
when used as directed
**Works in 6 to 12 hours
**Additional symptom relief is a result of constipation relief
*** Among OTC stimulant laxatives brands.
Detailed product information
How to use
Dulcolax® Tablets are recommended to be taken at night for a bowel movement the next morning.
For adults and children over 12 years, it is recommended to start with the lowest dose (1 tablet) increasing the next day as needed. Do not take more than directed.
Dulcolax® Tablets must be taken with a glass of water (swallowed, not chewed).
Do not take Dulcolax® Tablets with foods or medications that reduce the acidity of the upper gastrointestinal tract such as milk or antacids (like Tums® or Rolaids®).
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Adults and children 12 years of age and over:
1 to 3 tablets in a single daily dose
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Children 6 to under 12 years of age:
1 tablet in a single daily dose
Children under 6 years of age:
Ask a doctor
Ingredients
Active Ingredient
Bisacodyl
A locally acting stimulant laxative that relieves constipation by stimulating and drawing water into the intestines to produce a bowel movement.
Inactive Ingredients
Acacia (senegal) gum
Used to create coatings that enhance the product's appearance and feel.
Ammonium hydroxide
Edible ink used to imprint tablets such as film and sugar-coated tablets, or hard or soft-gelatin capsules
Beeswax*
Substance used to achieve a smooth, lustrous finish to the product
Calcium carbonate*
Helps maintain the product's pH balance and controls acidity.
Carnauba wax
Substance used to achieve a smooth, lustrous finish to the product
Colloidal anhydrous silica*
Used as part of the enteric coating to protect ingredients from stomach acid.
Corn starch
Imparts color and visual appeal to the product.
D&C red #30 aluminum lake*
Imparts color and visual appeal to the product.
D&C yellow #10 aluminum lake
Helps a tablet to break up faster after oral administration
FD&C yellow #6 aluminum lake*
Imparts color and visual appeal to the product.
Glycerin*
Helps maintain moisture levels and product texture.
Glyceryl monostearate*
Used in emulsifier/plasticizer materials to contribute on the seamless blending of ingredients and augmenting the flexibility of the product.
Hypromellose*
Used in colorant materials to impart color and visual appeal to the product.
Iron oxides
Imparts color and visual appeal to the product.
Lactose (monohydrate)
Dilutes the product, ensuring even distribution of ingredients.
Magnesium stearate
Reduces friction between product components for smoother performance.
Methacrylic acid ethyl acrylate copolymer*
Used as part of the enteric coating to protect ingredients from stomach acid.
Methylparaben
Used in colorant materials to impart color and visual appeal to the product.
Modified starch*
Helps a tablet to break up faster after oral administration
Polydextrose*
Used in colorant materials to impart color and visual appeal to the product.
Polyethylene glycol (6000)
Substance used to achieve a smooth, lustrous finish to the product
Polysorbate 80*
Used in colorant materials to impart color and visual appeal to the product.
Polyvinyl acetate phthalate*
Used as part of the enteric coating to protect ingredients from stomach acid.
Povidone
Used in colorant materials to impart color and visual appeal to the product.
Propylene glycol
Used in colorant materials to impart color and visual appeal to the product.
Propylparaben
Used as part of the enteric coating to protect ingredients from stomach acid.
Shellac
Edible ink used to imprint tablets such as film and sugar-coated tablets, or hard or soft-gelatin capsules
Simethicone*
Reduces foam and bubbles within the product.
Sodium alginate*
Used as part of the enteric coating to protect ingredients from stomach acid.
Sodium benzoate
Used in colorant materials to impart color and visual appeal to the product.
Sodium bicarbonate*
Used as part of the enteric coating to protect ingredients from stomach acid.
Stearic acid*
Reduces friction between product components for smoother performance.
Sucrose
Used in colorant materials to impart color and visual appeal to the product.
Talc
Prevents the product from sticking or adhering.
Titanium dioxide
Imparts color and visual appeal to the product.
Triacetin*
Used in colorant materials to impart color and visual appeal to the product.
Triethyl citrate
Used to create coatings that enhance the product's appearance and feel.
*May contain these ingredients
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FAQ
Can I use an HSA or FSA to buy Dulcolax® products?
You may be able to use your HSA or FSA tax-preferred savings account to purchase certain OTC products, including Dulcolax®. The passage of the CARES Act by Congress includes provisions to restore OTC eligibility under tax-preferred HSA and FSA accounts. Plan details vary, so save your receipt and check with your benefits or health provider for eligibility.
How many tablets can I take?
Adults and children 12 years of age and over 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 starting with the lower dose (1 tablet), increasing up to 3 the following days if needed. We recommend taking the dose 30 to 60 minutes before your normal bedtime to produce a bowel movement the next morning. For children under 12 years of age, refer to the Dulcolax® Tablets Drug Facts for dosing information. If you are still constipated after 7 days using the product, stop taking it and consult a doctor.
Should I take Dulcolax® Tablets before, after, or with meals?
You can take Dulcolax® Tablets at any time except within 1 hour of consuming dairy products (e.g. milk) or antacids. The tablets have a special “enteric coating,” which protects it from the acidic environment of the stomach and ensures it’s released in the small intestine, where it’s needed. Milk and antacids interfere on this environment, reason why they should not be consumed before ingesting Dulcolax® Tablets.
For additional questions regarding usage, side effects, or storage instructions, please refer to the Dulcolax® Tablets Drug Facts Panel or contact your healthcare professional.
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