How long does Dulcolax liquid take to work?
How long does Dulcolax liquid take to work?
Dulcolax® Soft Chews and Dulcolax® Liquid Laxative are both saline laxatives made with active ingredient magnesium hydroxide. They provide fast, gentle relief when you need it most. In fact, they provide constipation relief within 30 minutes to six hours.
How much Dulcolax liquid can you take in a day?
When you need gentle and fast-acting constipation relief, in as little as 30 minutes*, reach for Dulcolax® Liquid Laxative….Relief in as little as 30 minutes*.
| Adults and children 12 years of age and over | 30 mL to 60 mL |
|---|---|
| Children 2 to under 6 years of age | 5 mL to 15 mL |
How do you take Dulcolax liquid?
Take this medicine with a full glass (8 ounces) of water. When taken as a laxative, magnesium hydroxide should produce a bowel movement within 30 minutes to 6 hours. Call your doctor if the condition you are treating with magnesium hydroxide does not improve, or if it gets worse while using this medicine.
How long does Picosulfate take to work?
Sodium picosulfate takes about 6-12 hours to work; therefore, it is best taken at bedtime. If sodium picosulfate has been prescribed for your child, follow carefully the instructions you are given, as your doctor will adjust the dose according to your child’s age and needs.
Is Dulcolax a stool softener or a laxative?
Try Dulcolax® Stool Softener – it’s a stimulant free laxative that softens dry, hard stool, so your next bowel movement can happen sooner (within 12- 72 hours).
Should I refrigerate Dulcolax liquid?
If you are using Dulcolax to prepare for a medical test, follow your doctor’s instructions about when to use the medicine. Store Dulcolax oral or rectal medicine at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
Can you eat after taking Dulcolax liquid?
Can I Eat After Taking Dulcolax? You should not take Dulcolax with or immediately after meals. It must be taken on an empty stomach. It is best to take it 1-2 hours before or after having dinner.
How long will diarrhea last after taking Dulcolax liquid?
The elimination half life of Dulcolax is 16 hours. This means that the bowel stimulant medication is metabolized in the body and roughly half is gone after 16 hours with half the remaining medicine gone after another 16 hours.
