Ducolex
Ducolex Products are primarily used for
Constipation
About Ducolex Products
Ducolex Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Ducolex are Nausea, Abdominal cramp, Abdominal pain, Diarrhea.
How Ducolex Products work
Bisacodyl is a laxative. It works by increasing the movement of the intestines, thereby facilitating the passage of stool.
Patient Concerns about Ducolex Products
Frequently asked questions about Ducolex Products
Frequently asked questions about Bisacodyl
Q. Is it safe to use Ducolex 5mg Tablet?
Ducolex 5mg Tablet is safe if you use it for a prescribed duration and dose as recommended by your doctor. In case of any side effects, consult your doctor.
Q. Is Ducolex 5mg Tablet a stimulant laxative?
Yes, Ducolex 5mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines known as stimulant laxatives which increase bowel movements. Ducolex 5mg Tablet is used for recent or long-term constipation. It can also be used to clear the bowels before surgery, labor or radiological investigation.
Q. Is Ducolex 5mg Tablet habit forming?
Ducolex 5mg Tablet can be habit-forming. Long-term use can make your body depend on the laxative for regular bowel movements, damage the bowel, cause malnutrition, and problems with the amounts of water and salts in your body. Do not use this medicine for longer than directed by your doctor. If your constipation keeps returning, consult your doctor.
Q. Is Ducolex 5mg Tablet effective?
Yes, Ducolex 5mg Tablet is effective if used for an approved indication at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.
Q. Can I take Ducolex 5mg Tablet for constipation?
Ducolex 5mg Tablet is used for the treatment of recent or long-term constipation. Ducolex 5mg Tablet can also be used to clear the bowels before surgery, labor or radiological investigation. Ducolex 5mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines known as stimulant laxatives. Stimulant laxatives increase bowel movements, thus help in relieving constipation.
Q. Can I take Ducolex 5mg Tablet with senna?
Ducolex 5mg Tablet and senna both belong to a group of medicines called laxatives. However, no drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two, this does not mean that interactions cannot occur. Therefore, please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Can the use of Ducolex 5mg Tablet help lose weight?
Ducolex 5mg Tablet does not cause weight loss. Please consult your doctor in case you experience weight loss while taking Ducolex 5mg Tablet or if you need treatment for weight management.
Q. Does Ducolex 5mg Tablet cause diarrhea?
Diarrhea is a common side effect of Ducolex 5mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor if you experience intolerable diarrhea with Ducolex 5mg Tablet.
Q. Does Ducolex 5mg Tablet cause cramping?
Abdominal cramps or pain is a common side effect of Ducolex 5mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor if you experience cramps while taking Ducolex 5mg Tablet.