Stimulant Laxative Enteric Coated (BISACODYL)
Stimulant Laxative Enteric Coated (BISACODYL) is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: Stimulant Laxative Enteric Coated; Generic name: BISACODYL; Drug class: Stimulant Laxative [EPC].
| Brand name | Stimulant Laxative Enteric Coated |
|---|---|
| Generic name | BISACODYL |
| Drug class | Stimulant Laxative [EPC] |
| Manufacturer | SDA Laboratories, Inc. |
| Used for | Uses for relief of occasional constipation and irregularity this product generally produces bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours |
| Dosage | Directions take with a glass of water do not take more than directed adults and children 12 years and older: take 1 to 3 tablets in a single daily dose children 12 and under: 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, vomiting • noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts more than 2 weeks When using this product • do not chew or crush tablet(s) • do not use within 1 hour after taking an antacid or milk • it may cause stomach discomfort, faintness and cramps Stop use and ask a doctor if • you have rectal bleeding or no bowel movement after using this product. These could be signs of a s |
| Active ingredient(s) | Active ingredient (in each tablet) Bisacodyl 5 mg |
| Route | ORAL |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=017bc27d-a951-48a4-8f65-90fcbe6dbea0 |