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Dulcolax · Bisacodyl 5 mg

Dulcolax 5 mg Gastro-resistant Tablets

Dulcolax 5 mg gastro-resistant tablets contain bisacodyl, a stimulant laxative licensed for short-term relief of occasional constipation. The general-sale pack is for adults aged 18 and over.

ConstipationBisacodylStimulant laxativeTablets
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Dulcolax 5 mg gastro-resistant tablets contain bisacodyl, a stimulant laxative licensed for short-term relief of occasional constipation. The general-sale pack is for adults aged 18 and over.

What is Dulcolax 5 mg Gastro-resistant Tablets?

Dulcolax 5 mg Gastro-resistant Tablets contain bisacodyl and are used for the short-term relief of occasional constipation. They help restore a normal bowel movement.

How does it help?

Bisacodyl is a stimulant laxative; it works on the wall of the bowel to increase muscle activity and draw water into the stool, helping to produce a bowel movement, usually within 6–12 hours.

Key benefits

  • Relieves occasional constipation
  • Stimulant laxative action
  • Usually works overnight
  • Gastro-resistant tablets
  • Contains bisacodyl 5 mg

Who should take care?

Always read the patient information leaflet before use. For short-term use only; do not use every day for long periods without advice, and swallow the tablets whole. Speak to your GP if constipation persists or you notice a lasting change in bowel habit. Don't use if you're allergic to any of the ingredients. Speak to our pharmacist if you're pregnant or breastfeeding, taking other medicines, or have any ongoing health conditions.

About this medicine

Active ingredientBisacodyl 5 mg
Pack size20 tablets
Suitable forAdults 18+
ClassGeneral Sale (GSL)
UseShort-term occasional constipation
MA holderOpella Healthcare UK

Information leaflet

Always read the patient information leaflet before commencing treatment.

How quickly will it arrive?

Collect from pharmacy
22-24 Woodsley Rd, Leeds LS3 1DT
Usually same day after pharmacist approvalFree
Same-day local delivery
LS-area postcodes
Order by 1pm, Mon–Fri£2.99
Standard UK delivery
Royal Mail Tracked 48
2–3 working days from dispatch£3.99 free over £40
Express UK delivery
Royal Mail Tracked 24
Next working day from dispatch£5.49

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