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bisacodyl · Medicine question

What is the shelf life of Dulcolax 5 mg bisacodyl suppositories?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Dulcolax 5 mg bisacodyl suppositories have a shelf life of 5 years.

Sources for this answer

DULCOLAX 5 mg SuppositoriesOpella POM UK Limited · emc · SmPC §6.3 Shelf life · Version 33Document updated 3 October 2025

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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