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15,993.000 asked in HealthOther - Health · 10 years ago

how do you use dulcolax?

i am curious what the warning on the back of wrote.

it says "for rectal use only" what does that mean?

stick it up my bun?

Update:

i got my ducolax over the counter, i am takin' stool softener at home.

did i grab the wrong carton?

Update 2:

im sorry if it sounds like i was kidding but no.

i am serious!! the pill looks like a bullet, am i suppose to swallow it or stick it up my bun?

shouldn't the warning says "oral use? rectal use is just weird."

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  • Anonymous
    10 years ago
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    Relieving occasional constipation and irregularity. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

    Tell your health care provider if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

    * if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding

    * if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement

    * if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances

    * if you have heart failure, abnormal levels of fluids or electrolytes in your body, nausea, vomiting, or undiagnosed stomach pain

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