COLAC

Features:

For those who always suffer from constipation

◆ Colac is a reliable constipation medicine that effectively works on chronic and habitual constipation. By directly stimulating the large intestine with Bisacodyl, it promotes bowel movements.

Other notes: Points for relieving constipation 〈First, let's start by reviewing your lifestyle〉

1.  Regular bowel habits Go to the toilet at a fixed time once a day (preferably after breakfast).

It is important not to hold back the urge to have a bowel movement.

2.  Improved diet

Maintain a regular diet with three meals a day and include foods high in dietary fiber (vegetables, legumes, potatoes, seaweed, etc.) daily. It is also important to drink plenty of fluids.

3.  Moderate exercise

Lack of exercise is a major enemy of constipation. Engage in moderate exercise, strengthen your abdominal muscles, and consider massaging your abdomen.

Advice on taking Colac:

1.  The symptoms of constipation may vary from person to person, but if you take it before bedtime, you should see results the next morning (approximately 6 to 11 hours later).

2.  After experiencing an improvement in bowel movement, gradually increase the intervals between doses to regain a normal bowel habit.

Indications and Effects:

Chronic constipation, habitual constipation.

Dosage and Administration:

Typically, adults should take 2 tablets once a day, either before going to bed or a few hours before expected bowel movement, without chewing, and with water or lukewarm water.

Adults: 2 tablets

Dosage: Once a day

Notes on Usage and Dosage:

1.  Please strictly follow the prescribed usage and dosage.

2.  Take it preferably on an empty stomach.

3.  Avoid taking it within 1 hour after consuming antacids※ or milk. (This medication may not dissolve properly in the stomach due to the presence of antacids or milk, resulting in the inability to achieve the desired effect.)

※ Antacids: Ingredients commonly found in many gastric medications that neutralize stomach acid.

4.  Take the tablets as they are without chewing or crushing them. (This medication is coated with a special coating to ensure that the active ingredients are fully effective and act in the large intestine.)

5.  How to remove tablets:

Please press the protruding part of the PTP sheet containing the tablets firmly with your fingertips as shown in the diagram, and tear off the aluminum foil on the back to take out the tablet and consume it. (Accidentally swallowing it as it is can lead to unexpected accidents such as it getting stuck in the esophageal mucosa.)

Precautions for use (Consultation):

Precautions (Things not to do) (Not following these precautions may worsen your current symptoms or increase the risk of side effects)

1.     Do not take the following medications while using this drug:

Other laxatives

2.     Do not take excessive doses.

Precautions for Use (Consultation Required)

1.     Consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered seller before taking this medicine if you fall into any of the following categories:

A) People receiving medical treatment from a doctor.

B) Pregnant or possibly pregnant individuals.

C) People with the following symptoms:

Severe abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting.

2.     If the following symptoms occur after taking the medicine, there is a possibility of side effects. Immediately discontinue use and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered seller with this instruction manual:

Digestive system: Severe abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting.

3.     After taking the medicine, the following symptoms may occur. If you experience persistent or aggravated symptoms, discontinue use and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered seller with this instruction manual:

Diarrhea.

4.     If symptoms do not improve even after taking the medicine for about a week, discontinue use and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered seller with this instruction manual.

Ingredients and Amounts:

In 2 tablets:

Bisacodyl... 10mg... Stimulates the colon directly and enhances the decreased peristaltic movement of the intestine.

Excipients:

Sucrose, talc, gum arabic, castor oil, methacrylic acid copolymer S, methacrylic acid copolymer L, corn starch, magnesium stearate, glycerin, titanium dioxide, lactose, Red No. 3, carnauba wax, beeswax, macrogol.

 Contents: 60, 120, 180, 270 and 350 tablets

Manufacturer: Taisho Pharmaceutical Holdings Co., Ltd.