Bisacodyl (INN) is an organic compound that is used as a stimulant laxative drug. It works directly on the colon to produce a bowel movement. More
Bisacodyl (INN) is an organic compound that is used as a stimulant laxative drug. It works directly on the colon to produce a bowel movement.
Bisacodyl-is an organic compound that is used as a stimulant laxative drug.
Bisacodyl; Dulcolax; Bicol; Brocalax
Baxative, Bidlax-5, Bisariv, Bo-Lax, Conlax, Dulcolax, Gerbisa, Julax, Junifree-Rds, Laxodyl, Loolax, Saflax, Swilax
4-{[4-(acetyloxy)phenyl](pyridin-2-yl)methyl}phenyl acetate
Bisacodyl is hydrolyzed by intestinal brush border enzymes and colonic bacteria to form an active metabolite BHPM; (bis-(p-hydroxyphenyl) pyridyl-2 methane) it acts on the colonic mucosa directly to produce colonic peristalsis.
10 to 15 mg per oral. 10 mg per rectal as suppository.
Used to treat constipation or to empty the bowels before colonoscopy.
Abdominal discomfort (colic, cramps). Suppositories may cause irritation & proctitis
Do not give antacids or milk within one hour of taking the drug.
May cause enteric coating of tablets to dissolve, resulting in gastric lining irritation or gastric indigestion.
Intestinal obstruction, acute surgical abdomen or severe dehydration
Store tablets and suppositories in tightly closed containers in cool location
361.3906
C22H19NO4
603-50-9
Swallow the tab whole. Pregnancy; inflammatory bowel disease
