Stimulant Laxative

Alternate Name: Colace

Dosage Form: Tablet

Administration Route: By mouth

Drug Class: Laxative, Stimulant, Laxative, Stimulant Combination, Laxative, Stool Softener

Generic Available: Yes

Strength: 8.6-50 MG

Warnings: You should not use this laxative for more than 1 week unless your doctor says it is okay. Laxatives may be habit-forming and can harm your bowels if you use them too long. If you do not have a bowel movement after using this medicine, talk to your doctor. Most people will have a bowel movement within 6 to 12 hours after using this laxative. Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast feeding. Do not use this medicine if you have stomach pain, nausea, or vomiting, unless your health caregiver tells you to use it.

Food Warnings: Make sure your doctor knows if you are also using mineral oil., Some laxatives need to be taken 2 hours before or 2 hours after other medicines. If you need to take any other medicine, ask your health caregiver if you need to follow a special schedule., If you do not have a bowel movement after using this medicine, talk to your doctor. Most people will have a bowel movement within 6 to 12 hours after using this laxative., You should not use this laxative for more than 1 week unless your doctor says it is okay. Laxatives may be habit-forming and can harm your bowels if you use them too long.