Description:
Dioctyl 100mg capsules are a laxative medication that can help to ease your constipation. It’s perfect for those who are suffering from constipation that has lasted for a long time or for those who are having a stomach X-Ray. You can also use Dioctyl if you’re suffering from piles, as it can make it easier for you to poo.
As a legal requirement, we must determine the medicine we supply to you is appropriate for your personal use. When purchasing any medicinal product, you are agreeing to use the medicine as per the manufacturer’s patient information leaflet. You also agree to follow any important advice in the listing and answer any questions if contacted via phone by our pharmacy team.
How to use the product:
Take up to 5 Dioctyl capsules a day, as needed.
Take the capsules throughout the day with a sip of water.
You can take the capsules with or without food.
As your constipation eases you should start to reduce your dose.
Ingredients:
Each capsule contains : 100 mg of docusate sodium.
The other ingredients are : macrogol 400, propylene glycol, gelatin 175 bloom, purified water, glycerol, sorbitol, titanium dioxide (E171), quinoline yellow (E104), sunset yellow (E110), lecithin, isopropyl alcohol and medium-chain triglycerides.
Side effects:
Like all medications, Dioctyl capsules can have side effects, although not everyone will experience them.
These side effects include:
- Diarrhoea .
- Feeling sick .
- Stomach cramps .
- Skin rash .
- If you experience these or any other side effects while taking this product you should stop use and speak to your doctor or pharmacist right away.
Hazards and cautions:
Do not take Dioctyl capsules if you’re allergic to docusate sodium up any of the other listed ingredients.
This product is not suitable for use in children under the age of 12.
Do not take this product if you:
- Are suffering from stomach pain .
- Feel sick or have been sick within the last 24 hours.
- Have a blocked bowel.
- Have an intolerance to fructose, as this product contains sorbitol.
- Speak to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this product if you:
- Need to take laxatives every day.
- Have regular or constant stomach pain.
- Store in a cool, dry place which is below 25 degrees C.
- Do not use this product if the expiry date printed on the original packaging has passed.
- Keep out of sight and reach of children.
- This product is a medicine; make sure to speak to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this product if you have an underlying medical problem or are taking any other medicine or complementary therapy.
- If your symptoms get worse or continue after taking this product, contact us or your doctor.
Storage instructions:
Please store in a cool dry place, away from direct sunlight and out of reach and sight of children
This is a Pharmacy only product. In order to complete the sale you will receive a call from a member of the Pharmacy team to ensure that the product is suitable for you and you do not experience any side effects.If we are unable to speak to you, your order may be delayed. Please ensure your contact details are correct.
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