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 | Aphena Pharma Solutions - Tennessee, LLC |
| Used for | Uses relieves occasional constipation and irregularity generally produces a bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours |
| Dosage | Directions • do not take more than directed • swallow whole, do not chew or crush • take recommended dose in a single daily dose • take with water • adults and children 12 years and older: take 1-3 (usually 2) tablets daily • children 12 and under: ask a doctor |
| Warnings | Warnings Do not use • for more than one week unless directed by a doctor • if you cannot swallow without chewing • within 1 hour after taking an antacid or milk Ask a doctor before use if you have • abdominal pain • nausea • vomiting • a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts longer than 2 weeks When using this product • abdominal discomfort, faintness, or cramps may occur Stop use and ask a doctor • if you have no bowel movement within 12 hours • if you have rectal bleeding • these could be 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=0331c762-d318-48d6-97ed-86499c6c8b30 |