| Brand Name | Dulcolax |
| Generic Name | Bisacodyl |
| Drug Class | Stimulant Laxative |
| Availability | OTC |
| Manufacturer | Boehringer Ingelheim |
| Indications | Constipation |
| Type | Tablet, Suppository |
| Doses | 5-15 mg once daily |
| Route | Oral, Rectal |
| Side Effects | Abdominal cramping, diarrhea, nausea |
| Interactions | May increase potassium loss with diuretics; avoid with bowel obstruction |
| Overdose | Overdose symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and severe stomach/abdominal pain or cramping. |
| Missed Dose | If you miss a dose, skip it and take your next dose at the regular time. Do not take extra doses to make up for the missed dose. |
| Contraindications | Appendicitis, intestinal obstruction, undiagnosed abdominal pain. |
| Alternatives | Senna, Sennosides, Castor oil |
| Co-Pay Assistance Program | OTC |
| Patient Assistance Program | Not available |
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Bisacodyl is a Simulant laxative, which is applied in the treatment of constipation as it enhances the bowel movements.
The efficacy of Bisacodyl is in the fact that, it produces musculars of bowels thereby helping in the alleviation of bowel movements and constipation.
Side effects that occur most common are the cramping of the abdomen, diarrhea and nausea. This would lead to addiction or electrolyte imbalance with its constant use.
Bisacodyl is sold in either tablet or orally administered suppository. The dosages of steroids depend on prescription by the doctor.
The prescription of Bisacodyl is in the short term. In the case of chronic constipation, your health provider can prescribe other interventions or lifestyle.
Consumption of Bisacodyl must be employed where it is needed due to pregnancy. Using the safer alternatives Visit your health expert during pregnancy.
You must necessarily forget taking a dose, or in what respect take it when reminded that you forgot to take a dose. Do not take two doses at once.
Yes, Bisacodyl can be used in association with other drugs especially the ones which affect the electrolyte balance. One must always be required to make the physician aware of the medication that he takes.
Mean action time of Bisacodyl is 612 hours (oral), and 1560 minutes (suppository).
Actually, excessive doses of Bisacodyl may cause dehydration especially in cases where the diarrhea is acute. Better still, it is good to take as much water as possible when taking this drug.
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