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Bisacodyl
Latest prescription information about Bisacodyl. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Bisacodyl
Trade Name(s):
India- Baxative Supp, Baxative Tab, Bidlax-5 Tab, Bisariv Tab, Bo-Lax Tab, Conlax Supp , Dulcolax Supp, Dulcolax Tab, Julax Tab , Junifree-Rds Supp, Laxodyl Tab, Saflax Tab, Swilax Tab. International- Alophen, Bisac-Evac, Bisco-Lax, Carters Little Pills, Correctol, Doxidan Tablet, Dulcolax Laxative, Evac-U-Gen, Ex-lax Ultra, Feen-A-Mint, Fleet Bisacodyl, Gen Lax, Gentlax Tablet, Gentle Laxative, Laxative Gentle Suppositories, Magic Bullet, Modane, Veracolate. This medication is a stimulant laxative, prescribed for constipation. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications):
When it is to be taken : Adult: PO- Constipation- 5-10 mg/day at night. Bowel evacuation- 10-20 mg the night before procedure, then 10 mg rectally the next morning. Rectal Constipation- As supp/enema: 10 mg/day in the morning. How it should be taken : It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, on an empty stomach. It also comes as a suppository to insert into the rectum. Special Instruction : * Caution should be exercised in patients with history of heart failure, abnormal levels of fluids or electrolytes in the body, nausea, vomiting or undiagnosed stomach pain, any allergy, who are taking other medications, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. * Avoid continuous use of this drug. * Patients may develop with nausea, vomiting or stomach pain; if it so stop the medication. * Swallow the tablet as whole. Side Effects : Gastrointestinal - Mild cramps, nausea, diarrhea, abdominal discomfort, stomach and intestinal irritation, faintness, irritation or burning in the rectum (from suppositories and enemas). * Avoid taking additional stool softeners. Storage Conditions : Store it at room temperature (25°C) and away from heat and moisture. |
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