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Bisacodyl

OTC Rectal RxCUI 198509
Contents

Overview

Active ingredient
Bisacodyl
Established class
Stimulant Laxative
Physiologic effect
Increased Large Intestinal Motility; Stimulation Large Intestine Fluid/Electrolyte Secretion
Route
Rectal
Label date
2024-10-10

Indications and usage

Use

  • for temporary relief of occasional constipation and irregularity
  • this product generally produces bowel movement in 15 minutes to 1 hour

Purpose

Stimulant laxative

Dosage and administration

Directions adults and children 12 years of age and over 1 suppository in a single daily dose. Pull apart foil. Insert suppository well into rectum, pointed end first. Retain about 15 to 20 minutes. children 6 to under 12 years of age ½ suppository in a single daily dose children under 6 years of age ask a doctor

Warnings

For rectal use only 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 Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking any other drug. Take this product two or more hours before or after other drugs. Laxatives may affect how other drugs work. When using this product it may cause stomach discomfort, faintness, rectal burning and milk cramps Stop use and ask a doctor if
  • you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement after use of a laxative because this may indicate a serious condition
  • you need to use a laxative for more than 1 week

Ask a doctor before use if

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

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking any other drug. Take this product two or more hours before or after other drugs. Laxatives may affect how other drugs work.

When using this product

this product it may cause stomach discomfort, faintness, rectal burning and milk cramps

Stop use and ask a doctor if

and ask a doctor if

  • you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement after use of a laxative because this may indicate a serious condition
  • you need to use a laxative for more than 1 week

Pregnancy or breast-feeding

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Active ingredient (label)

(in each suppository) Bisacodyl USP 10 mg

Inactive ingredients

s hydrogenated palm kernel oil

Storage and handling

Other information

  • store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)

Keep out of reach of children

of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222)