What is bisacodyl-rectal suppository, and how does it work (mechanism of action)?
Bisacodyl is a stimulant laxative. It stimulates
the muscles in the wall of the small intestine and colon to generate a bowel
movement. It also alters water and electrolyte levels in intestines, increasing
the level of fluids which also produce a laxative-like effect.
What brand names are available for bisacodyl-rectal suppository?
Dulcolax, Biscolax, Bisac-Evac, Fleet Bisacodyl Enema, Fleet
Stimulant Laxative
Is bisacodyl-rectal suppository available as a generic drug?
Yes
Do I need a prescription for bisacodyl-rectal suppository?
No
What are the side effects of bisacodyl-rectal suppository?
Side effects of bisacodyl are:
- abdominal cramping,
- diarrhea,
- nausea,
- vomiting,
- vertigo,
- rectal burning, and
- fluid and electrolyte imbalance.
What is the dosage for bisacodyl-rectal suppository?
Rectal suppository
- Adults and children 12 years of age and
older: Unwrap and insert 1 suppository into rectum daily as a single dose.
Retain for 15 to 20 minutes. - Children of ages 6 to under 12 years: Unwrap
and insert ½ suppository into rectum daily as a single dose. - Children under 2 years of age: Ask a doctor.
:
Enema
- Adults and children 12 years of age and
older: Use 1 bottle (1.25 oz) as a single dose. - Children under 12 years of age: Ask a doctor.
QUESTION
You are constipated if you don’t have a bowel movement every day.
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Which drugs or supplements interact with bisacodyl-rectal suppository?
No significant drug interactions.
Is bisacodyl-rectal suppository safe to take if I’m pregnant or breastfeeding?
There are no adequate studies done to determine safe and
effective use of bisacodyl in
pregnant women.
It is unknown whether bisacodyl is excreted in
breast milk;
therefore it must be used with caution in nursing mothers.
What else should I know about bisacodyl-rectal suppository?
What preparations of bisacodyl-rectal suppository are available?
Bisacodyl is available 10 mg rectal suppository and an enema containing 10 mg of bisacodyl per
30 ml of enema.
How should I keep bisacodyl-rectal suppository stored?
Bisacodyl suppositories and enemas require storage below
30 C (86 F).