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Generic: Bisacodyl

Form: Solution 3.33gm/5ml

Indication

Constipation, Bowel evacuation

Administration

Should be taken on an empty stomach. Take on an empty stomach for rapid effect. Do not take w/in 1 hr of antacids, milk or other dairy products.

Adult Dose

Oral Constipation Adult: 5-10 mg at night, up to 20 mg may be given as necessary. Bowel evacuation Adult: Initially, 10-20 mg the night before the procedure followed by 10 mg rectal supp the next morning. Alternatively, 10 mg on each of the 2 nights before the procedure.

Child Dose

Oral Constipation Child: 4-10 yr 5 mg at night; >10 yr Same as adult dose. Bowel evacuation Child: 4-10 yr 5 mg the night before the procedure and 5 mg rectal supp the following morning; >10 yr Same as adult dose.

Contraindication

Acute surgical abdomen or intestinal obstruction, severe dehydration, faecal impaction, chronic use.

Mode of Action

Bisacodyl acts mainly in the large intestine by increasng its motility to effect bowel evacuation.

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Uses of __NAME__

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Side effects of __NAME__

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How to use __NAME__

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. __NAME__ is to be taken empty stomach.

How __NAME__ works

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What if you forget to take __NAME__?

If you miss a dose of __NAME__, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

Safety Advice

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