DulcoEase stool softener provides relief when bowel movement is painful or difficult, if you are constipated or suffer from piles or anal fissures:

• DulcoEase softens hard, dry stools by increasing their absorption of natural fluids
• DulcoEase Soft Gel Capsules may also be used before abdominal X-rays

DulcoEase directions for use:

Children under 12 years: Not recommended

Adults: Swallow whole with water

• 1 DulcoEase Capsule orally, up to 6 times per day
• Initially, try 3 capsules per day, then adjust according to need
• Reduce the dose when you feel more comfortable, usually within 1—2 days.

For use prior to abdominal X-ray: 4 capsules, as instructed by hospital

Always read the full information in your own product

Each DulcoEase soft gel capsule contains the active ingredient: Docusate sodium 100mg

Other ingredients: Macrogol 400, propylene glycol, gelatin. glycerol, sorbitol, titanium dioxide (E171), water, colours (E104, E110).

Do not take DulcoEase if you are:

• Pregnant, thinking of becoming pregnant, or breast feeding
• Suffering from stomach pains, feeling sick, or have been sick in the last 24 hours
• Allergic to the ingredients
• Intolerant to a small quantity of sugar (sorbitol, fructose)
• Taking a mineral oil laxative (liquid paraffin)

Consult a doctor if you need this medicine every day, or have persistent stomach ache.

• If you accidentally overdose, drink lots of water and contact a doctor immediately

DulcoEase does not usually cause side-effects, but on rare occasions you may experience diarrhoea, nausea, abdominal cramps, or skin rash.

If you experience side-effects which continue for more than a few days or become troublesome, see a doctor