Composition
Tab 5 mg: Bisacodyl 5 mg. Rectal Suppositories5 mg/10 mg: Bisacodyl 5 mg/10 mg.
Indications & Dosage
Constipation: ORAL: Adult: 10-20 mg once daily at night. Children 4-17 years: 5-20 mg once daily, adjusted according to response, at night. BY RECTUM: Adult: 10 mg once daily, in the morning. Children 2-17 years: 5-10 mg once daily, adjusted according to response. Bowel clearance before radiological procedures and Surgery: ORAL: Adult: 10 mg twice daily, in themorning and evening on the day before procedure and (by rectum) 10 mg, 1-2 hours before procedure the following day. Tablets act in 10-12 hours; Rectal Suppositories act in20-60 min.
Contraindications
Acute abdominal conditions, acute inflammatory bowel disease, acute surgical abdominal conditions intestinal obstruction, severe dehydration, undiagnosed abdominal conditions.
Precautions
Risk ofelectrolyte imbalance with prolonged use.
Pregnancy
Caution advised.
Lactation
Caution advised or effect undetermined.
Side Effects
Abdominal cramp, colitis, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and hypokalaemia (excessive use), local irritation with rectal use.