Bisacodyl 5mg tablet

How the medication works:

Bisacodyl works by stimulating intestinal nerves to contract the colon to initiate bowel movements. This product generally produces bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours
 

Indication/Instructions: 
Constipation
 

Adults and Children > 12 years:

Take 1-3 tablets by mouth with water as a single daily dose to relief occasional constipations
 

Children 6 to 12 years of age:

Take 1 tablet by mouth with water as a single daily dose to relief occasional constipations

 

Adverse effects:

• Abdominal discomfort 

• Diarrhea

• Abdominal pain may occur

 

Exclusion to self care:

• Other symptoms of nausea and vomiting

• Sudden bowel movement changes > 2 weeks 

• Severe abdominal pain 

 

Do not use:

• If patient can not swallow

• If patient had antacid/milk during last 1 hour 

 

Stop use and ask your doctor if: 

• Patient experiences the symptoms  > 1 week 

• Patient experiences rectal bleeding

• Patient does not have successful bowel movement after usage of the product

 

Drug Interaction: 

• Polyethylene Glycol  Increased risk of large intestine damage and inflammation

• Aluminium, calcium or magnesium containing product  Decreased effectiveness of the bisacodyl product 

• Milk Increases the stomach irritation

 

Special Instructions:

Take it with water. Maximum usage for 7 days. Separate antacid/milk by 1 hour. If the patient experiences rectal bleeding or patient does not have a bowel movement, talk to your doctor. 

 

Reference: 
https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=2d8defb6-280a-4e63-a54a-19fd90fe5498