Dulcoflex 5mg Suppository for Children | Eases Constipation
Product introduction
Dulcoflex 5mg Suppository for Children | Eases Constipation is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of constipation. It works by increasing movement in the intestine and helps in emptying the bowels. Sometimes it may also be used by hospitals before surgery, or for some internal examinations or treatments.
Dulcoflex 5mg Suppository for Children | Eases Constipation is used in the back passage (rectum) and must not be taken by mouth. Use this medicine at bedtime in a dose as advised by your doctor. This medicine, when used with some lifestyle modifications like eating a fiber-rich diet, increased fluid intake, and regular exercise, can help you get better results.
This medicine may cause side effects like abdominal cramps or pain, diarrhea, and rectal irritation or inflammation. These effects are usually temporary and resolve on their own. However, if you experience any severe or persistent symptoms, consult your doctor.
Remember to inform the doctor if you have a history of stomach disorders such as appendicitis or a blockage in your bowel. Keep it where children cannot reach it. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult a doctor before using it.
Uses of Dulcoflex Suppository
Side effects of Dulcoflex Suppository
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Dulcoflex
- Abdominal cramp
- Diarrhea
- Rectal discomfort
How to use Dulcoflex Suppository
Remove the wrapper from the suppository before inserting it. Keep lying down for about 15 minutes after insertion so that the suppository does not come out before it melts.
How Dulcoflex Suppository works
Dulcoflex 5mg Suppository for Children | Eases Constipation is a laxative that dissolves in the rectum (large intestine), from where it is rapidly absorbed into the bloodstream. It works by increasing the movement of the intestine, thereby facilitating the passage of stool. This provides fast relief from constipation. It also helps clean out the intestines before medical procedures or examinations.
Safety advice
Alcohol
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Dulcoflex 5mg Suppository for Children | Eases Constipation may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Dulcoflex 5mg Suppository for Children | Eases Constipation is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
No interaction found/established
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Dulcoflex 5mg Suppository for Children | Eases Constipation in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Dulcoflex 5mg Suppository for Children | Eases Constipation is generally not advised if there is associated vomiting as the loss of body water can be harmful to kidney function.
Use of Dulcoflex 5mg Suppository for Children | Eases Constipation is generally not advised if there is associated vomiting as the loss of body water can be harmful to kidney function.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Dulcoflex 5mg Suppository for Children | Eases Constipation in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Dulcoflex Suppository?
If you miss a dose of Dulcoflex 5mg Suppository for Children | Eases Constipation, administer it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule.
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Quick tips
- Together with Dulcoflex 5mg Suppository for Children | Eases Constipation, taking a fiber-rich diet containing whole grain bread and cereals, bran, fruits, and green leafy vegetables is essential to maintain healthy bowel function.
- Avoid taking a Dulcoflex 5mg Suppository for Children | Eases Constipation for more than 1 week, unless prescribed by the doctor, as it leads to dependency on the laxative action to produce a bowel movement.
- Use Dulcoflex 5mg Suppository for Children | Eases Constipation after 2 hours from other medicines, as it may interfere with the absorption of other medicines.
- Dulcoflex 5mg Suppository for Children | Eases Constipation should be preferably used at bedtime because it requires 6 to 8 hours to show impact.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Diphenylmethane Derivative
Habit Forming
Yes
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL
Action Class
Stimulant Laxatives / Purgatives
Interaction with drugs
Taking Dulcoflex with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Your doctor may monitor your potassium levels closely.
Concurrent use may increase the risk of disturbance in heart rhythm.
Your doctor may monitor your potassium levels closely.
Concurrent use may increase the risk of disturbance in heart rhythm.
Your doctor may monitor your potassium levels closely.
Concurrent use may increase the risk of disturbance in heart rhythm.
Your doctor may monitor your potassium levels closely.
Concurrent use may increase the risk of disturbance in heart rhythm.
Your doctor may monitor your potassium levels closely.
Concurrent use may increase the risk of disturbance in heart rhythm.
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Dulcoflex 5mg Suppository for Children | Eases Constipation
Once A Day
92%
Twice A Day
8%
What are you using Dulcoflex Suppository for?
Constipation
95%
Others
5%
How much was the improvement?
Excellent
41%
Average
32%
Poor
27%
What were the side-effects while using Dulcoflex 5mg Suppository for Children | Eases Constipation?
Stomach cramp
36%
Nausea
16%
No Side Effec*
16%
Vomiting
12%
Bloating
8%
*No Side Effect
How do you take Dulcoflex Suppository?
With food
46%
With or witho*
32%
Empty stomach
21%
*With or without food
Please rate Dulcoflex 5mg Suppository for Children | Eases Constipation on price
Not Expensive
52%
Average
30%
Expensive
18%
FAQs
Is it safe to use Dulcoflex 5mg Suppository for Children | Eases Constipation?
Dulcoflex 5mg Suppository for Children | Eases Constipation is safe if you use it for a prescribed duration and dose as recommended by your doctor. In case of any side effects, consult your doctor.
Is Dulcoflex 5mg Suppository for Children | Eases Constipation a stimulant laxative?
Yes, Dulcoflex 5mg Suppository for Children | Eases Constipation belongs to a group of medicines known as stimulant laxatives, which increase bowel movements. Dulcoflex 5mg Suppository for Children | Eases Constipation is used for recent or long-term constipation. It can also be used to clear the bowels before surgery, labor, or radiological investigation.
Is Dulcoflex 5mg Suppository for Children | Eases Constipation habit forming?
Dulcoflex 5mg Suppository for Children | Eases Constipation can be habit-forming. Prolonged use may cause dependence on the laxative for regular bowel movements, bowel damage, malnutrition, and imbalances in water and salt levels. Use this medicine only as prescribed by your doctor. If your constipation keeps returning, consult your doctor.
Is Dulcoflex 5mg Suppository for Children | Eases Constipation effective?
Yes, Dulcoflex 5mg Suppository for Children | Eases Constipation is effective if used for an approved indication at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.
Can I take Dulcoflex 5mg Suppository for Children | Eases Constipation for constipation?
Dulcoflex 5mg Suppository for Children | Eases Constipation is used for the treatment of recent or long-term constipation. Dulcoflex 5mg Suppository for Children | Eases Constipation can also be used to clear the bowels before surgery, labor, or radiological investigation. Dulcoflex 5mg Suppository for Children | Eases Constipation belongs to a group of medicines known as stimulant laxatives. Stimulant laxatives increase bowel movements, thus helping to relieve constipation.
Can the use of Dulcoflex 5mg Suppository for Children | Eases Constipation help lose weight?
Dulcoflex 5mg Suppository for Children | Eases Constipation does not cause weight loss. Please consult your doctor in case you experience weight loss while taking Dulcoflex 5mg Suppository for Children | Eases Constipation or if you need treatment for weight management.
Does Dulcoflex 5mg Suppository for Children | Eases Constipation cause diarrhea?
Diarrhea is a common side effect of Dulcoflex 5mg Suppository for Children | Eases Constipation. Please consult your doctor if you experience intolerable diarrhea with Dulcoflex 5mg Suppository for Children | Eases Constipation.
Does Dulcoflex 5mg Suppository for Children | Eases Constipation cause cramping?
Abdominal cramps or pain are a common side effect of Dulcoflex 5mg Suppository for Children | Eases Constipation. Please consult your doctor if you experience cramps while taking Dulcoflex 5mg Suppository for Children | Eases Constipation.
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Name: BLISS GVS PHARMA LTD.
Address: 11, Dewan Udyog Nagar, Aliyali, Palghar, Maharashtra-401 404.
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Address: Sanofi House, CTS No.117-B, L&T Business Park, Saki Vihar Road, Powai, Mumbai 400072
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: January, 2026
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Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
Expires on or after: January, 2026
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Dulcoflex 5mg Suppository for Children | Eases Constipation. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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