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Boots Constipation Relief 5mg Tablets Adult

⚠ This medicine appears to have been discontinued

The electronic medicines compendium (emc) no longer publishes a Summary of Product Characteristics for this product, which usually means it is no longer marketed in the UK. The patient leaflet below is kept for reference, but the product may not be available.

If you were prescribed this medicine, other products containing Bisacodyl may still be available. Do not stop your treatment — ask your pharmacist or GP what to use instead.

Active substance: Bisacodyl

Equivalent medicines (same active substance, strength and form)

and 1 more with the same active substance, strength and form

Source: electronic medicines compendium (emc)
Official leaflet: Read the PIL on emc

How to take it

Boots Relief 5mg Tablets Adult . Possible side effects

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1. What Boots Constipation

Relief 5mg Tablets Adult

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used for

Constipation Relief S5mg Tablets are used for the short-term relief of occasional constipation. Boots fonst 'pation Relief Tablets Adult bisacodyl and to a group of medicines known as stimulant ives, which increase bowel its. This medicine does not p with weight loss. is constipation? lormal and regular bowel movement is portant for most . However, what is "normal regular" varies from L

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¢ Loss of 'tone' of the bowel muscles in| ® Medicines such as morphine or codeine ¢ Having to stay in bed for a long time ¢ Lack of exercise

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Whatever the cause, constipation be uncomfortable. it may make you To bloated and heavy or generally "off

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colour". Sometimes it causes

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headaches.

It is recommended to use changes in diet and bulk forming medicines to control constipation before using this medicine.

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These healthy lips tips are recommended to | try to prevent constipation happening: Eat a balanced diet including fresh fruit and ¢ Drink water 90 that you do no

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¢ Keep up your exercise and stay fit ° Make time to empty your bowels when your body tells you

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2. What you need to know before you take Boots Constipation

"© Overuse of laxatives must be avoided as 1 it may harm the intestinal function.

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Constipation Relief 5mg Tablets Adult Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are ey of medcnes. Tis bacausa G00

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  • You are allergic (hypersensitive) to

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| bisacodyl or any of the other ingredients in the (listed in Section 6: Contents of the pack and other information) ¢ You are intolerant to or cannot digest some (as the tablet contains a small amount of lactose and sucrose) e You have severe dehydration

Constipation Fe Sg a niiches work. Also, some other medicines can affect the |

(blockage in the intestine) You have a serious abdominal condition such as appendicitis ¢ You have severe abdominal pain with nausea and vomiting ¢ You have a blocked bowel (intestinal obstruction) You have inflammation of the bowel (small or large intestine)

bendrofluazide or furosemide (frusemide) ¢ Steroid medicines such as prednisolone e Other laxative medicines | if you are not sure f any of the above applies to you, talk to your pharmacist or | doctor before Boots Consti

le You have a bowel condition called "ileus"

Do not take this medicine if any of the above applies to you. Do not use in

Ehiidren under the age ag of 18 years. Ifyou sure, talk to your or before taking this medicine.

this help with weight los ? Stimulant aves (ncn fag bisacody)) do

In particular, tell your your doctor or you are :

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Relat 5mg Tablets Adu

Pregnancy and breast feeding Talk to pharmacist or doctor before

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Tablets Adult if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or are breast feeding. | Driving and using machines Some people feel di taking hia medion. i the happens to you wait until these feelings go away before driving or using machines. | Boots Constipation Relief Smg Tablets Adult contain lactose and sucrose | The tablets contain a small amount of _ lactose and sucrose in each tablet. with rare hereditary problems of fructose intolerance, galactose intolerance, total lactase deficiency, glucose-galactose malabsorption or sucrase-isomaltase | insufficiency should not use this medicine. | If you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this

G3. How fo take Boots~ Constipation Relief 5mg | Tablets Adult

Tf you take more of this medicine than you 1 should, talk to a doctor or go to a hospital you: this is so the doctor knows what you

take this medicine as Cosine in this leaf or se vol doctor or ist has told you. Check with your ist if you are not sure. constipation: Adults (including the : 1 to 2 tablets at ni Swallow the tablets with water. The tablets should not be chewed or |. Mik. . antacids or

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inhibit ors

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before or after taking Boots Constipation | Relief 5mg Tablets Adult. This is because they will stop the Boots Constipation Relief 5mg Tablets Adult from working beeper sot taken Boots Constipation 5mqg Tablets Adult before, start with tablet and increase to two if necessary. When bowel regularity has returned to . the dose can usually be stopped. of treatment These tablets should not be taken for more than 5 days. |f you need

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four doctort find the cause of your

constipation. Overuse can be harmful. take more Boots Constipati Foret Sone Tablote Adal thes at crould may be harmful to: Take too many Boots Constipation Relief 5mg Tablets Adult or Take Boots ipation Relief 5mg Tablets Adult Tablets for too long This is because taking too many for too long may lead to:

  • Imbalance of fluid and salts in the body. | This can affect the tightness of muscles such as those in the bowel. It can also affect the salts in the blood.

| – Low levels of potassium in the blood

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(called 'hypokalaemia'). This can make tired, dizzy, make muscles Weak and catise an uneven heart beat.

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thirsty,

feel

also mean you cannot pass enough

tf you have any questions on the use of this! product, ask your pharmacist or doctor. |

4. Possible side effects Like all medicines, Boots Constipation Relief 5mg Tablets Adult can cause side | effects although not gets them. If you experience any of the fi ing side effects, please stop taking the medicines and see your doctor straight away: Rare side effects (affect less than 1 in 1000 people 2 Sere He sic reactions which may cause of the face or throat and difficulty in ing or dizziness. If you have a | severe allergic reaction, stop taking this eID 26M OS CHOON SRR Cee. | © Colitis (inflammation of the large intestine

diarrhoea)

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¢ Allergic reactions which

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Uncommon side effects (affect less than 4 in 100 people) ¢ Blood in the stools

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skin rash

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° Discomfort inside and around the back | Common side effects (affect less than 1 in 10 people) *e Abdominal A cramps oror painpai

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e Nausea.

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Reporting of side effects | If

Possible side effects

, talk to doctor of phamacket This ndudes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also | report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mbra.gov.uk/yellowcard or

search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google

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Constipation Relief 5mg |

Tablets Adult

~ Marketing authorisation holder and | manufacturer

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories (UK) Ltd, idge Science Park, Milton Road, idge, CB4 OPE,

r Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children

" Geng Eeblets Adi charer foamy | date which is stated on the carton and blister after EXP. The expiry date

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United Kingdom

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This leaflet was revised in 03/2024 Boots Constipation Relief 5mg Tablets u

PL 08553/0199

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¢ Do not store above 25°C pt Kee Keep the biister within the outer

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° Bo not throw away any medicines via | wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away | medicines you no longer use. These measures will help protect the

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environment.

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Contents of the pack and other information

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Boots Constipation Relief 5mg

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Tine active active ingen ient the ingredient which makes this medicine work) is . Each tablet contains 5mg of

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The tablets also contain: lactose, maize

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he's ch, cellulose acetate phthalate, diethyl phthalate, sucrose, povidone,

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nesium stearate,

ize starch, talc, E171 ide) and E104 (qui

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your tablets look like and the tents of the pack ts Constipation Relief 5mg Tablets adult are round yellow, sugar-coated

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blister stnps. cartons contain 8, 10 or 20 tablets. ot all pack sizes may be marketed. frye want to know more about your ask your doctor or pharmacist who can give you more information.

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Frequently asked questions about Boots Constipation Relief 5mg Tablets Adult

How do I take Boots Constipation Relief 5mg Tablets Adult?

Boots Constipation Relief 5mg Tablets Adult comes as tablet containing 5mg. Always follow the dose your doctor or pharmacist has given you, and read the leaflet that comes with the medicine.

What is the active substance in Boots Constipation Relief 5mg Tablets Adult?

The active substance in Boots Constipation Relief 5mg Tablets Adult is bisacodyl.

Are there equivalent medicines to Boots Constipation Relief 5mg Tablets Adult?

Medicines with the same active substance, strength and form include: Bisalax Constipation Relief 5mg Tablets Adult, Dulcolax Adult 5 mg Gastro-resistant Tablets (GSL), Dulcolax Twelve Plus 5 mg Gastro-resistant Tablets (P). In total there are 6 equivalent products. They are interchangeable only if your prescriber or pharmacist says so.

Where does this information come from?

This leaflet reproduces the patient information leaflet approved for Boots Constipation Relief 5mg Tablets Adult, as published on the electronic medicines compendium (emc). The version printed inside your medicine’s packaging is the one that applies to you.

Can I get Boots Constipation Relief 5mg Tablets Adult without a prescription?

Whether a medicine is available over the counter or on prescription only depends on its licence. Check the leaflet, or ask your pharmacist — they can tell you straight away.

About this leaflet

The text above reproduces the patient information leaflet approved for this medicine, restructured for easier reading.

Medical disclaimer: This page is for information only and does not replace advice from your doctor or pharmacist. Always read the leaflet supplied with your medicine. If you are unwell, call NHS 111; in an emergency, call 999.

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