Dulcoease
docusate sodium 100mg capsules
STOOL SOFTENER
To soften hard stools for a comfortable way to go to the loo
30 SOFT GEL CAPSULES
Dulcoease stool softener provides relief when bowel movement is painful or difficult. It can be used when you have constipation, piles or anal fissure. It works by helping hard, dry stools soak up natural fluids. Also may be used before abdominal X-ray.
Do not take this medicine if you are:
- Pregnant, thinking of becoming pregnant, or breast-feeding
- Having stomach pains, feeling sick, or have been sick in the last 24 hours
- Allergic to any of the ingredients (see side of pack)
- Intolerant to some sugar (such as sorbitol, fructose)
- Taking a laxative called liquid paraffin
How to take:
- Swallow each capsule whole with water.
- Adults: Start with 1 capsule, 3 times a day
- Then take more (1 capsule, up to 5 times a day), or less, if you need to
- You should feel more comfortable within 1-2 days
- Do not give to children under 12 years
- For use prior to abdominal X-ray: 4 capsules, as instructed by hospital.
See a doctor or pharmacist if you need to use this medicine every day, or have a stomach ache which does not go away.
If you take more than you should: drink lots of water and see a doctor straight away.
Possible side effects
This medicine does not usually cause side-effects, but some people may feel sick, get diarrhoea, stomach cramps, or skin rash. If these continue for more than a few days or become troublesome, stop taking Dulcoease and see a pharmacist or doctor.
Revision date: June 2009
Active ingredient:
Each Dulcoease capsule contains docusate sodium 100mg.
Other ingredients:
macrogol 400, propylene glycol, gelatin, glycerol, sorbitol (E420), titanium dioxide (E171), water, sunset yellow (E110), quinoline yellow (E104). Contains sunset yellow (E110) which may cause allergic reactions.
Storage:
Keep out of the reach and sight of children.
Do not store above 25°C. Store in the original package in order to protect from moisture.
Distributor:
PL 00039/0737 held by
Manufacturer:
BANBICN003-7
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