Dulcolax® Tablets

When taken at night, watch how Dulcolax® Tablets reactivates your natural gut rhythm for effective constipation relief.

• Relief in as little as 6 to 12 hours
• Take before bed and let it works naturally with your body to wake up your gut as you rise in the morning
• Predictable morning relief

Dulcolax® Tablets are recommended to be taken at night for a bowel movement the next morning.

For adults and children over 12 years, it is recommended to start with the lowest dose (1 tablet) increasing the next day as needed. Do not take more than directed.

Dulcolax® Tablets must be taken with a glass of water (swallowed, not chewed).

Do not take Dulcolax® Tablets with foods or medications that reduce the acidity of the upper gastrointestinal tract such as milk or antacids (like Tums® or Rolaids®).

Adults and children 12 years of age and over:1 to 3 tablets in a single daily dose

Children 6 to under 12 years of age:1 tablet in a single daily dose

Children under 6 years of age:Ask a doctor

Active Ingredient
Bisacodyl 
A locally acting stimulant laxative that relieves constipation by stimulating and drawing water into the intestines to produce a bowel movement.

Inactive Ingredients
Acacia (senegal) gumUsed to create coatings that enhance the product's appearance and feel.

Ammonium hydroxideEdible ink used to imprint tablets such as film and sugar-coated tablets, or hard or soft-gelatin capsules

Beeswax*Substance used to achieve a smooth, lustrous finish to the product

Calcium carbonate*Helps maintain the product's pH balance and controls acidity.

Carnauba waxSubstance used to achieve a smooth, lustrous finish to the product

Colloidal anhydrous silica*Used as part of the enteric coating to protect ingredients from stomach acid.

Corn starchImparts color and visual appeal to the product.

D&C red #30 aluminum lake*Imparts color and visual appeal to the product.

D&C yellow #10 aluminum lakeHelps a tablet to break up faster after oral administration

FD&C yellow #6 aluminum lake*Imparts color and visual appeal to the product.

Glycerin*Helps maintain moisture levels and product texture.

Glyceryl monostearate*Used in emulsifier/plasticizer materials to contribute on the seamless blending of ingredients and augmenting the flexibility of the product. 

Glycerin*Helps maintain moisture levels and product texture.

Glyceryl monostearate*Used in emulsifier/plasticizer materials to contribute on the seamless blending of ingredients and augmenting the flexibility of the product. 

Hypromellose*Used in colorant materials to impart color and visual appeal to the product.

Iron oxidesImparts color and visual appeal to the product.

Lactose (monohydrate)Dilutes the product, ensuring even distribution of ingredients.

Magnesium stearateReduces friction between product components for smoother performance.

Methacrylic acid ethyl acrylate copolymer*Used as part of the enteric coating to protect ingredients from stomach acid.

MethylparabenUsed in colorant materials to impart color and visual appeal to the product.

Modified starch*Helps a tablet to break up faster after oral administration

Polydextrose*Used in colorant materials to impart color and visual appeal to the product.

Polyethylene glycol (6000)Substance used to achieve a smooth, lustrous finish to the product

Polysorbate 80*Used in colorant materials to impart color and visual appeal to the product.

Polyvinyl acetate phthalate*Used as part of the enteric coating to protect ingredients from stomach acid.

PovidoneUsed in colorant materials to impart color and visual appeal to the product.

Propylene glycolUsed in colorant materials to impart color and visual appeal to the product.

PropylparabenUsed as part of the enteric coating to protect ingredients from stomach acid.

ShellacEdible ink used to imprint tablets such as film and sugar-coated tablets, or hard or soft-gelatin capsules

Simethicone*Reduces foam and bubbles within the product.

Sodium alginate*Used as part of the enteric coating to protect ingredients from stomach acid.

Sodium benzoateUsed in colorant materials to impart color and visual appeal to the product.

Sodium bicarbonate*Used as part of the enteric coating to protect ingredients from stomach acid.

Stearic acid*Reduces friction between product components for smoother performance.

SucroseUsed in colorant materials to impart color and visual appeal to the product.

TalcPrevents the product from sticking or adhering.

Titanium dioxideImparts color and visual appeal to the product.

Triacetin*Used in colorant materials to impart color and visual appeal to the product.

Triethyl citrateUsed to create coatings that enhance the product's appearance and feel.

*May contain these ingredients

Do not use:

• if you cannot swallow without chewing

Ask a doctor before use if you have:

• stomach pain, nausea, or vomiting
• noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts more than 2 weeks

When using this product:

• it may cause stomach discomfort, faintness, and cramps
• do not chew or crush tablet(s)
• do not use within 1 hour after taking an antacid or milk

Stop use and ask a doctor if:

• you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement after using this product. These could be signs of a serious condition
• you need to use a laxative for more than 1 week
   

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

• May contain FD&C Yellow No. 6
• Do not use if individual blister unit is open or torn
• Store at 20°- 25°C (68° - 77°F)
• Protect from excessive humidity