Bisacodyl Laxative (BISACODYL)
Bisacodyl Laxative (BISACODYL) is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: Bisacodyl Laxative; Generic name: BISACODYL; Drug class: Stimulant Laxative [EPC].
| Brand name | Bisacodyl Laxative |
|---|---|
| Generic name | BISACODYL |
| Drug class | Stimulant Laxative [EPC] |
| Manufacturer | Geiss, Destin & Dunn Inc. |
| Used for | Uses for relief of occasional constipation and irregularity this product generally produces bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours |
| Dosage | Directions do not take more than directed take with a glass of water adults and children 12 years and over take 1 to 3 tablets in a single daily dose children 6 to under 12 years take 1 tablet in a single daily dose children under 6 years ask a doctor |
| Warnings | Warnings Do not use if you cannot swallow without chewing. Ask a doctor before use if you have stomach pain, nausea or vomiting a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts more than 2 weeks When using this product do not use within 1 hour after taking an antacid or milk do not chew or crush tablet(s) it may cause stomach discomfort, faintness, and cramps Stop use and ask a doctor if you need to use a laxative for more than 1 week you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement after use |
| Active ingredient(s) | Active ingredient (in each tablet) Bisacodyl USP, 5 mg |
| Route | ORAL |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=165de5d4-58a6-4117-bca6-8a186da25e00 |