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Side effect(s) of Bisacodyl

Read the side effects of Bisacodyl as described in the medical literature. In case of any doubt consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Gastrointestinal - Mild cramps, nausea, diarrhea, abdominal discomfort, stomach and intestinal irritation, faintness, irritation or burning in the rectum (from suppositories and enemas).

Other Precautions : * Avoid taking additional stool softeners.

Drug Name : Bisacodyl

Bisacodyl(Alophen) generic is a stimulant laxative, prescribed for constipation. It increases intestinal activities to cause bowel movements.
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Trade Names for Bisacodyl

India :

Orcolax | Junifree -RDS | Bisacodyl (5 mg) | Baxative | Saflax | Bisacodyl | Bidlax -5 | Bisariv | Julax - M | Conlax (10 mg) | Swilax | Dulcolax (10mg) | Bisacodyl -5 | Dulcolax | Bisacodyl | Dulcolax (Susp 5mg) | Unilax | Conlax | Baxative (5 mg) | Bo Lax

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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, La Read more..

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