Never take 2 doses at the same time. Never take an extra dose to make up for a forgotten one. What if I take too much?

If your doctor or midwife recommends docusate, instead of lactulose or Fybogel, it’s usually ok to use this medicine while breastfeeding. The amounts of docusate found in breast milk are probably very small and are unlikely to affect your baby.You should not take DulcoEase with laxatives containing liquid paraffin (mineral oil). What other medicines contain docusate sodium? If you're experiencing occasional constipation, you're not alone! Constipation is one of the most common gastrointestinal problems, affecting 1 in 7 adults. diarrhoea – if you’re using docusate for mild constipation and get diarrhoea, stop taking docusate. Your bowels will usually return to normal in a few days. Drink plenty of water or other fluids to prevent dehydration and stop the constipation returning. If your doctor has prescribed docusate for severe or long-term constipation and you get diarrhoea, ask them for advice about what to do. Do not take any other medicines to treat diarrhoea without speaking to a pharmacist or doctor.

If laxatives are required daily or if you have persistent abdominal pain or change of bowel habits consult your doctor. Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have an underlying medical condition are taking any other medication or complementary therapy or if symptoms persist DulcoEaseCapsules contains docusate sodium.For the prevention and treatment of chronic constipation. Prevention of hard, dry stools and reduction of straining at stools in the presence of conditions like haemorrhoids or anal fissures Normal and regular bowel movement is important for most people. However, what is ‘normal and regular’ 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.

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Taking these capsules will help your stool absorb more fluids from your system, making them softer and therefore easier to pass. The dual action is effective at relieving constipation without straining. The capsules usually relieve constipation in one to two days. Take at night in the comfort of your own home and, when you wake again (between 6-12 hours later), you'll feel able to poo. So, you can expect to feel good inside and out. Adults and adolescents over 12 years of age should generally start treatment by taking one capsule three times a day. If this is not effective you can take a dose up to five times a day if needed, spread over the course of the day. Once your symptoms start to improve you should take the medicine less frequently.Docusate works in two ways. It lowers the surface tension of hard, dry stools that have accumulated in the bowel, allowing water and fats to penetrate them. This makes the stools softer and easier to pass. This can be particularly helpful for people with piles or an anal fissure. Docusate sodium oral solution is also available without a brand name, ie as the generic medicine, in both paediatric and adult strengths. Hearst UK is the trading name of the National Magazine Company Ltd, 30 Panton Street, Leicester Square, London, SW1Y 4AJ. Registered in England. All Rights Reserved. Wald A, Scarpignato C, Mueller-Lissner S, Kamm MA, Hinkel U, Helfrich I, Schuijt C, Mandel KG. A multinational survey of prevalence and patterns of laxative use among adults with self-defined constipation. Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 2008 Oct 1;28(7):917-30.

Dulcolax ® Adult Pico Liquid and Dulcolax Twelve Plus pico liquid contain sodium picosulfate. For the short-term relief of occasional constipation.If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, you can try to treat constipation without taking a medicine. This involves eating more fibre and drinking plenty of fluids. It may also help to do gentle exercise. If you forget to take a dose don't worry, just leave out the missed dose and take the next dose as usual when it is due. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose. add bulking agents, such as wheat bran, to your diet. These will help make your poo softer and easier to pass (although bran and fibre can sometimes make bloating worse). Dulcolax ® Adult 5mg Gastro-resistant Tablets, Dulcolax ®Twelve Plus 5mg Gastro-resistant Tablets and Dulcolax ® Twelve Plus Suppositories contain bisacodyl which is a stimulant laxative that helps poo to pass more easily. The tablets work overnight in 6-12 hours, whereas the suppositories provide fast relief in 10-30 minutes.