Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Yes, Dulcoflex abuse can cause a rare disease known as urinary calcareous disease. In this disease, the fluids and electrolytes deplete from the gastrointestinal tract leading to the formation of supersaturated urinary calculi.

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Dulcoflex is available in the tablet form to be taken orally and as suppositories and enema to be taken through the rectum. It is usually taken orally 6 to 12 hours before a bowel movement is required. One should not take the oral medicine more than once a day or for more than a week as it might lead to dependence. One must comply with the doctor's prescribing information. A tablet should be swallowed with a glass of water and it should not be split, chewed or crushed.Dulcoflex should not be taken after one hour of consuming dairy products. If there is no relief, talking to the doctor can be helpful. Suppositories produce a bowel movement within 50 to 60 minutes while enema produces a bowel movement within 5 to 20 minutes.

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Constipation is one of the comorbidities of diabetes. The goal of therapy should be to achieve symptomatic relief without causing any additional complication. Yes, Dulcoflex is safe to be used in diabetics. However, if it doesn't produce relief, one must speak to a doctor immediately. 

Dr. Madhur Anand MBBS, MS , General Surgery

No, you must not use Dulcoflex for losing weight as it can be detrimental to your overall health. This is because Dulcoflex can produce serious dehydration and electrolyte imbalance. This reduces the functional ability of nerves, muscle and vital organs. The body will start depending on Dulcoflex for bowel clearance and over time, one can also develop a psychological dependence which might lead to eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia. The right approach to losing weight is to indulge in some sort of physical activity and eat in moderation.

Dr. Anand Singh MBBS , General Physician

Dulcoflex belongs to the class of drugs known as stimulant laxatives. It is a laxative used for the short-term treatment of constipation. It is also used to clear bowels before surgical procedures. It is a stimulant laxative. Alongside taking [Medicne], one should also focus on taking a healthy diet, drinking a lot of water and indulging in some form of physical activity on a regular basis to facilitate a normal bowel movement.