Colac 350 Tablets [Class 2 OTC Drug]

Product Information

◆Colac is a constipation medicine that works effectively on chronic constipation and habitual constipation. Bisacodyl directly stimulates the large intestine and activates its movement, thereby promoting bowel movements.

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●Precautions for Use
■■Things You Must Not Do■■ (Not following these may worsen your current symptoms or make side effects more likely.)
1. While taking this medicine, do not take the following medicines: other laxatives.
2. Do not take large amounts.
■■Things To Consult On■■
1. The following persons should consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered salesclerk before taking this medicine.
(1) Persons receiving treatment from a doctor.
(2) Persons who are pregnant or who think they may be pregnant.
(3) Persons with the following symptoms:
severe abdominal pain, nausea/vomiting
2. If any of the following symptoms appear after taking this medicine, they may be side effects. Stop taking it immediately and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered salesclerk, bringing these instructions with you. [Relevant Area] [Symptoms] Digestive system: Severe abdominal pain, nausea/vomiting
3. The following symptom may appear after taking this medicine. If it persists or worsens, stop taking it and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered salesclerk, bringing these instructions with you.
Diarrhea
4. If symptoms do not improve after taking this medicine for about 1 week, stop taking it and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered salesclerk, bringing these instructions with you.


●Indications
Chronic constipation, habitual constipation


●Dosage and Administration
Adults should normally take 2 tablets once a day at bedtime or several hours before a bowel movement is desired, without chewing, with water or lukewarm water.
[Single dose] [Times per day] Adults: 2 tablets, once a day

<Precautions>
(1) Strictly follow the specified dosage and administration.
(2) Take on an empty stomach as much as possible.
(3) Avoid taking this medicine within 1 hour after taking an antacid† or milk. (This medicine may dissolve in the stomach due to antacids or milk and may not produce the expected effect.)
†Antacid: an ingredient contained in many stomach medicines that works to neutralize stomach acid.
(4) Swallow the tablets whole without chewing or crushing them. (This medicine has a special coating so that the active ingredient can fully exert its ability and act in the large intestine.)


●Ingredients and Amounts
2 tablets contain:
[Ingredient] Bisacodyl
[Amount] 10 mg
[Action] Directly stimulates the large intestine and increases weakened peristalsis of the intestines.

Additives: sucrose, talc, gum arabic, castor oil, methacrylic acid copolymer S, methacrylic acid copolymer L, corn starch, magnesium stearate, glycerin, titanium oxide, lactose, Red No. 3, carnauba wax, white beeswax, macrogol


●Precautions for Storage and Handling
(1) Store tightly closed in a cool place with low humidity, away from direct sunlight.
(2) The cap is designed to prevent children from accidentally taking out a large number of tablets at once, but be sure to store out of the reach of children.
(3) Do not transfer to another container.
(This may cause misuse or change the quality.)
(4) Do not take the product after the expiration date. Even within the expiration date, take it within 1 year after opening. (To maintain quality)


[Other Information]
[When Taking for the First Time]
1. Remove the cap.
2. Peel off the bottle mouth seal and discard it.
3. Take out the packing material at the top and discard it.
(This packing material is to prevent the tablets from breaking during transport. Putting it in and out of the bottle may cause foreign matter to get in.)
4. Close the cap again.

[How to Take Out the Tablets]
Lift the lid lightly with your finger.
Turn the bottle downward and shake it lightly, and 1 to 2 tablets will come out at a time.

[Tips for Relieving Constipation]
〈First, start by reviewing your lifestyle habits〉
(1) Regular bowel habits: Go to the toilet once a day at a fixed time (after breakfast is best).
It is important not to hold back the urge to defecate.
(2) Improving your diet
It is also important to eat regular meals 3 times a day, to eat foods rich in dietary fiber (vegetables, beans, potatoes, seaweed, etc.) every day, and to drink plenty of fluids.
(3) Moderate exercise
Lack of exercise is a great enemy of constipation.
It is also important to get moderate exercise to strengthen your abdominal muscles and to massage your abdomen.

[Advice on Taking Colac]
(1) Constipation symptoms vary from person to person, but if you take it before going to bed, the effect will appear the next morning (as a guide, 6 to 11 hours later).
(2) Once your bowel movements improve after taking it, gradually lengthen the interval between doses to regain normal bowel habits.


●Contact Information
For inquiries about this product, please contact the store where you purchased it or the following.
Taisho Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. Customer 119 Office
東京都豊島区高田3丁目24番1号 Phone 03-3985-1800
Hours: 8:30 to 21:00 (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays)