Dulcolax and Nabumetone drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Dulcolax (bisacodyl) and Nabumetone (nabumetone). Common drug interactions include cataract among females and abscess limb among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Dulcolax and Nabumetone. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 24 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Dulcolax?

Dulcolax has active ingredients of bisacodyl. It is often used in constipation. eHealthMe is studying from 12,897 Dulcolax users. Check the latest studies of Dulcolax.

What is Nabumetone?

Nabumetone has active ingredients of nabumetone. It is often used in arthritis. eHealthMe is studying from 9,554 Nabumetone users. Check the latest studies of Nabumetone.



On Jul, 11, 2026

24 people who take Dulcolax and Nabumetone together, and have interactions are studied.

Dulcolax and Nabumetone drug interactions.

What are the common drug interactions of Dulcolax and Nabumetone, by gender? *:

female:

  1. Cataract (clouding of the lens inside the eye)
  2. Ear infection
  3. Nerve block (the interruption of signals travelling along a nerve)
  4. Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint)
  5. Peripheral nerve destruction
  6. Rheumatoid arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints)
  7. Uveitis (inflammation of the uvea)
  8. Abdominal pain upper
  9. Arthralgia (joint pain)
  10. Back pain

male:

  1. Abscess limb (limb infection)
  2. Cellulitis (infection under the skin)
  3. Sepsis (a severe blood infection that can lead to organ failure and death)
  4. Urinary tract infection
  5. Anxiety
  6. Back pain
  7. Blood bilirubin increased
  8. Chills (felling of cold)
  9. Chronic kidney disease
  10. Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water)

What are the common drug interactions of Dulcolax and Nabumetone, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

n/a

20-29:

n/a

30-39:

  1. Chronic kidney disease
  2. Nephrogenic anaemia (anaemia due to kidney disease)
  3. Renal failure (kidney dysfunction)

40-49:

  1. Abscess limb (limb infection)
  2. Cellulitis (infection under the skin)
  3. Groin abscess (pus in groin)
  4. Necrotising fasciitis (an uncommon life-threatening soft-tissue infection)
  5. Perineal abscess
  6. Sepsis (a severe blood infection that can lead to organ failure and death)
  7. Abdominal pain upper
  8. Anxiety
  9. Blood bilirubin increased
  10. Chills (felling of cold)

50-59:

  1. Breast cancer

60+:

  1. Back pain
  2. Cataract (clouding of the lens inside the eye)
  3. Pollakiuria (abnormally frequent passage of relatively small quantities or urine)
  4. Rheumatoid arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints)
  5. Urinary tract infection
  6. Uveitis (inflammation of the uvea)
  7. Arthralgia (joint pain)
  8. Blood bilirubin decreased
  9. Blood chloride decreased
  10. Blood glucose increased

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 6 people, 25.00%
  2. Pain: 4 people, 16.67%
  3. High Blood Pressure: 4 people, 16.67%
  4. Type 2 Diabetes: 3 people, 12.50%
  5. Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 3 people, 12.50%
  6. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 3 people, 12.50%
  7. Weight Decreased: 2 people, 8.33%
  8. Stress And Anxiety: 2 people, 8.33%
  9. Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 2 people, 8.33%
  10. Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 2 people, 8.33%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on bisacodyl and nabumetone (the active ingredients of Dulcolax and Nabumetone, respectively), and Dulcolax and Nabumetone (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

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