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What is Dulcolax?

Dulcolax is a brand name for bisacodyl. It is a laxative and stimulant used in the treatment of constipation; colonic evacuation prior to procedures or examination. It is available in an oral dose or in a rectal suppository.

Reasons taken & Efficacy

Reasons and Efficacy
Reasons taken # of patients Major Moderate Slight None Can’t tell # of patients evaluated by
Constipation 6 0
Bowel problems 5 0
Depression 1 0
General health 1 0
Support another treatment 1 0

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Dosages

Top 10 dosages based on patients currently taking Dulcolax. See all 12 dosages ►

  10mg as needed 1mg as needed 1other as needed 25 mg all the time (24/7) 50mg as needed daily mg as needed sodium100mg as needed 2 other daily 5 mg daily 10 mg daily 100 mg daily
  1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 2 Number of Patients: 2 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 2 Number of Patients: 2 2 Number of Patients: 2  

Duration See details about how long patients take this treatment ▼

Currently Taking Dulcolax

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
0
1
2
1
2
5

Adherence, Burden & Cost See details from patient evaluations ▼

Adherence

Taking treatment as prescribed

Always
0 0%
Usually
0 0%
Sometimes
0 0%
Never
0 0%

Burden

Difficulty being on treatment

Very
0 0%
Somewhat
0 0%
A little
0 0%
Not at all
0 0%

Cost

Paid out of pocket

$200+
0 0%
$100-199
0 0%
$50-99
0 0%
$25-49
0 0%
< $25
0 0%

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Report created on November 22, 2009.