DulcoSoft Liquid, Oral Laxative for Comfortable Relief from Constipation, 100ml

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Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. If diet and lifestyle changes do not work, your doctor or midwife may recommend a laxative, such as lactulose or Fybogel. These laxatives are quite often used during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. Docusate in pregnancy 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? The Dulcolax range is used for the short term treatment of occasional constipation, always read the label.

Also see a GP if you're still constipated after trying all of the different types of laxative, or you think your child might benefit from taking laxatives. Things to consider Osmotic laxatives draw water from the rest of the body into your bowel to soften poo and make it easier to pass. DulcoSoft Powder for oral solution has a neutral taste and can be dissolved in water or in a drink of your choice. Dissolve the contents of one sachet directly before intake in a glass of liquid (about 150ml). They're often used if lifestyle changes, such as increasing the amount of fibre in your diet, drinking plenty of fluid and taking regular exercise, have not helped.Capsules – the normal dose is 1 capsule, taken 3 times a day. Do not take more than 5 capsules in a day. if your poo is soft but is still difficult to pass, try taking a stimulant laxative in addition to a bulk-forming laxative Dulcosoft Powder Oral Solution is anatural relief of constipation and generally produces bowel movement in 24 to 72 hours. Do not use Dulcolax Stool Softener for longer than 7 days unless your doctor has told you to. Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve, or if you have not had a bowel movement within 1 to 3 days. Overuse of a stool softener can lead to serious medical problems. 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.

Before using a laxative, read about it in our Medicines guide or the patient information leaflet that comes with the medicine to make sure it's safe for you to take. If you are using the liquid form of this medication, measure the dose carefully using a special measuring device/spoon. Do not use a household spoon because you may not get the correct dose. If you are using the drops, measure the medication with the dropper provided, or use a dose-measuring spoon or device to make sure you have the correct dose. Mix the syrup, liquid or drops in 4 to 8 ounces of fruit juice, milk or infant formula to prevent throat irritation and mask a bitter taste. 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. Enema – squeeze the tube of liquid gently into your anus. The information leaflet which comes with your docusate will explain how to do this. Avoid using laxatives or other stool softeners unless your doctor has told you to. Dulcolax Stool Softener side effects

Over-the-counter laxatives for constipation: Use with caution

Take this medicine with a full glass of water. Drink plenty of liquids while you are taking Dulcolax Stool Softener.