The most recommended Suppositories for constipation during pregnancy are Dulcolax suppositories, in which bisacodyl is the main active ingredient, which acts as a stimulant laxative. This medicine is not known to be harmful if used during pregnancy. However, you should seek medical advice from your doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant, particularly if you are in your first trimester and even if you are breastfeeding.

Bisacodyl stimulates the nerve endings present in the walls of the large intestine (colon) and rectum. So, as a result of this stimulus, the muscles of the intestine contract more frequently with increased rapid force. As a result, peristalsis sets in and it pushes the contents of the intestine through the colon into the rectum. Thus the bowels get cleaned and emptied. This relieves constipation.

Dulcolax suppositories are made with material that melts in the rectal temperature thus releasing the bisacodyl which will produce its effect on the colon and rectum. Dulcolax suppositories start dissolving in about 15 to 30 min, so they are very useful if you want fast and immediate relief from constipation during pregnancy. These suppositories are best choice for people who cannot swallow bisacodyl tablets.

Bisacodyl suppositories are also preferred in those medical procedures where empty bowels are must before starting any procedure. In such cases your doctor will ask you to take bisacodyl tablets at least 8-10 hrs before the procedure preferably at night and also a bisacodyl suppository insertion will be required in the same morning of the procedure.

Dulcolax 10mg suppositories are suitable for pregnant women and even to adults and children over 10 years of age.
While using the dulcolax suppository certain precautions and instructions needs to be followed like:

• This suppository is contraindicated in cases of severe abdominal pain along with nausea and vomiting. In such condition the cause needs to be ruled out first to avoid any further discomfort or complication.

• Dulcolax suppositories should not be confused with oral tablet of same ingredient.

• Dulcolax is not prescribed for more than 5 days in first prescription so, don’t continue further. If you feel that despite using it for 5 days you still feels the need to use laxative then seek for your doctor advice that will prescribe you only after detailed investigation and check up.

• Habitual use of such laxatives may induce chronic diarrhoea, imbalance of electrolytes and even hypokalaemia especially in cases where you are on diuretic or steroids. This can have severe effect on your kidney and its prolonged use may make your colon, rectum non reactive or worse.

Never use Dulcolax suppositories in cases of intestinal obstruction, ulcerative colitis, or Crohn’s disease. Also avoid it in appendicitis, severe dehydration, anal fissure, ulcerative proctitis, or for children less than 10 years of age.
Always check for allergies to any active ingredients. Report any such allergies to your physician and stop using this medicine immediately. Also, you should discuss what medicines you are already taking, including those bought without a prescription and herbal medicines, before you use this medicine. Similarly, do check with your doctor before starting any new medicines or suppositories for constipation during pregnancy.