Is It Safe To Have Dulcolax For Constipation?

Posted on Fri, 19 Dec 2014

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Question : I am a 68 year old male. I am constipated for the last four days.Usually I take a psyllium dosage (natural ax). I tried a lactolucose ie.,livoluk but it did not help.Shoul I take Cremalax or dulcolax?

Answered by Dr. Tushar Kanti Biswas (16 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Constipation

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns.

Since Psyllium(Ispaghula) or Livoluk ( Lactulose ) did not yield the result,you can take Dulcolax (bisacodyl-a stimulant laxative) 2 tablets at bed-time.Also take adequate water by mouth and leafy vegetables and high fiber diet regularly.

Regards

Dr. T.K. Biswas M.D. XXXXXXX

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Tushar Kanti Biswas (26 minutes later)

I have laxopeg readily available-will that be better.Also dulcolax is not available but Cremalax is-I took two 10 mg each in the morning-can I repeat at night or take laxopeg solution?

Answered by Dr. Tushar Kanti Biswas (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Constipation

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns.
You can take 2 tablets (10 mg) at bed-time.Maximum dose 60 mg/day.

Regards

Dr. T.K. Biswas M.D. XXXXXXX

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj