Ducodyl 10 Tablets

Babies: Nil. Pregnancy: It may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. There are limited studies in humans; animal studies have shown that it may show harmful effects on the developing baby.
Consult your doctor before using this medication. Lactating mother: It is safe to use during breastfeeding if prescribed by your doctor. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not show any significant risk to the developing baby. Alcohol: Consult your doctor before using this medication with alcohol. Driving: It may cause side effects that may affect your ability to drive.
Do not drive if you experience dizziness and syncope due to a vasovagal response and abdominal spasm. Kidney: Consult your doctor before using this medication. It is generally not advised if there is associated vomiting as the loss of body water can be harmful to kidney function. Liver: Consult your doctor before using this medication..

Abdominal colic Abdominal discomfort Diarrhoea Proctitis Atony of colon.

Ducodyl belongs to a class of gastrointestinal agents called laxatives used to treat constipation and emptying the bowel before surgery. It works by enhancing the bowel movements, which helps the stool to flush out..

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible. If it is near the time of the next dose, then skip the missed dose.
Take the prescribed dose on your regular time daily. Don't double the dose to catch up with the missed dose..

• Ducodyl tablet is prescribed to treat constipation and empty the bowel before surgery. • Along with the medication, it is advised to take a fibre-rich diet containing whole grain bread and cereals, bran, fruits and green leafy vegetables, which is essential to maintain healthy bowel function. • Stop taking this medication for more than one week unless prescribed by the doctor, as it may depend on the laxative action to produce a bowel movement. • Time gap of 2 hours is advised between ducodyl tablets and other medications, as it may disturb the absorption of other medicines. • This medication should be taken at bedtime.
It may take 6 to 8 hours to show impact. • Inform your doctor if you find rectal bleeding or failure to have bowel movements within 12 hours after taking the medication. • Do not take ducodyl tablets within 1 hour of antacids, milk, or milk products..

• Ducodyl + Ammoniated glycyrrhizin: Concurrent use of these drugs may result in an increased risk of hypokalemia. • Ducodyl + Deglycyrrhizinated licorice: Concurrent use of these drugs may result in an increased risk of hypokalemia. • Ducodyl + Glycyrrhiza glabra: Concurrent use of these drugs may result in an increased risk of hypokalemia. • Ducodyl + Dipotassium glycyrrhizate: Concurrent use of these drugs may result in an increased risk of hypokalemia. • Ducodyl + Licorice: Concurrent use of these drugs may result in an increased risk of hypokalemia. • Ducodyl + Aluminum, calcium or magnesium-containing products: Concurrent use of these drugs may decrease ducodyl effectiveness. • Ducodyl + H2 blockers: Concurrent use of these drugs may result in decreased effectiveness of ducodyl..