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Gastro intestinal

Gastro-Intestinal

The Gastro-Intestinal Range

The Gastro-Intestinal range covers currently three main categories:

Note:- Always read the label and leaflet of all medicines listed below. This information is intended for residents of the UK only.

Laxatives

  • Dulcolax® is used for dual action constipation relief. It contains the active ingredient bisacodyl. Dulcolax® is available in tablet and suppository formats. For more information visit www.dulcolax.co.uk.

  • Dulcolax® Perles® relieve constipation so helping to restore regularity. It contains the active ingredient sodium picosulphate. Dulcolax® Perles® are available in exclusive gel formed capsule format for flexible individual dosage to match your personal needs.

  • Laxoberal® is also used for constipation relief. It contains the active ingredient sodium picosulphate. Laxoberal® is available in a pleasant tasting liquid format.

For more information about constipation, including healthy tips and diagnostic tools, please visit www.constipationfacts.co.uk

Stool Softeners

DulcoEase - creating a new subcategory in OTC from Boehringer Ingelheim - the Bowel Health Experts

  • New DulcoEase Stool Softener helps provide relief when bowel movement is painful and difficult, when you have constipation or suffer from piles or anal fissure.

  • DulcoEase contains docusate sodium 100mg - in easy-to-swallow soft gel capsules

  • Stool softeners are different to laxatives in that they make it easier for you to go to the loo, whereas laxatives help to make you go by stimulating the colon.

  • See www.dulcoease.co.uk for further details

For a softer and more comfortable way to go to the loo. Pass It On!

Anti-spasmodics

  • Buscopan® IBS Relief is an antispasmodic medicine. In spite of its wide availability in most supermarkets, drugstores and pharmacies, Boehringer Ingelheim Consumer Healthcare recommend that before the product is taken, a medical diagnosis of IBS is confirmed by a GP to rule out any other more serious conditions.. For more information, please visit www.buscopan.co.uk.

  • Buscopan® IBS Relief tablets contain hyoscine butylbromide 10mg, which has natural origins derived from the duboisia plant. It has an antispasmodic action which suppresses and relieves painful muscle spasms.  Always read the label.

For more information about IBS, including healthy tips and diagnostic tools, please visit www.ibs-relief.co.uk



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Corporate: Boehringer Ingelheim UK, Boehringer Ingelheim Corporate Site
Consumer Health Care: Pharmaton, Antistax, Dulcolax, Healthy Legs, IBS Relief, Constipation facts, Pass it On, Dulcoease, 1in4men
Animal Health: Vetmedin, Metacam, Ingelvac Myho, Mamyzin, Seraquin
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