Dr. Aditya Singh

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Dr. Aditya Singh, MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)

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Dulcolax Tablet

(Bisacodyl (5mg))

Uses, side effects, dosage information & price range

Boehringer Ingelheim

About this medicine

Dulcolax Tablet is a medicine used to treat constipation. It is a laxative and helps you empty your bowels. Sometimes it is used by hospitals before surgery or some internal examinations or treatments. It works by increasing the movement in the intestine.Dulcolax Tablet is best taken at night when i

What are the side effects of Bisacodyl (5mg) (Dulcolax Tablet)?

Not everyone experiences these side effects. Consult your doctor if any persist.

Vomiting
Bloating
Nausea
Stomach cramp

Common Brand Names for this Composition

The following popular commercial brand names contain Bisacodyl (5mg) as their active ingredient composition:

Dulcolax Tablet

Boehringer Ingelheim

MRPPrice on Request

Common Substitutes & Alternatives

These medicines share the same salt composition or therapeutic category and can be used as substitutes under professional medical supervision.

Eva Q Plus Strawberry Mint Sugar Free Oral EmulsionComposition: Sodium Picosulfate (3.33mg) + Liquid Paraffin (1.25ml) + Milk Of Magnesia (3.75ml)Medley Pharmaceuticals

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Laxoclear TabletComposition: Sodium Picosulfate (10mg)Leeford Healthcare Ltd

₹34.00View Details →

Lactihep Plus Oral EmulsionComposition: Sodium Picosulfate (3.33mg/5ml) + Liquid Paraffin (1.25ml/5ml) + Milk Of Magnesia (3.75ml/5ml)Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

₹191.25View Details →

Pico-Soft SyrupComposition: Sodium Picosulfate (5mg/5ml)Chem + Med Pharmaceuticals

₹71.40View Details →

Castophene TabletComposition: Phenolphthalein (0.19gm)Technopharm Pvt Ltd

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Key Information

Salt / Composition

Bisacodyl (5mg)

Category

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Manufacturer

Boehringer Ingelheim

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