Bisacodyl Suppositories

Drugs

Generic Name: Bisacodyl
Product Name: Bisacodyl Suppositories

Indication of Bisacodyl Suppositories
Action of Bisacodyl Suppositories
Dose advice of Bisacodyl Suppositories
Schedule of Bisacodyl Suppositories
Uncommon side effects of Bisacodyl Suppositories

Indication of Bisacodyl Suppositories:

Bisacodyl is used toRelieve constipationPrepare the bowel for diagnostic or surgical procedures requiring the bowel to be empty

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Action of Bisacodyl Suppositories:

Bisacodyl acts by directly stimulating the nerve endings in the mucosa of the colon, increasing the movement of the intestines.

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Dose advice of Bisacodyl Suppositories:

ConstipationAdultsBisacodyl may be given as followsAdults5–15 mg orally given as a single dose at night10 mg rectally given once a day when required.ChildrenChildren aged greater than 3 years should be given 5–10 mg orally as a single dose at night or 5–10 mg rectally once a day as required.Children aged less than3 years should be given 5 mg rectally once a day as required.Bowel preparationAdultsUp to 30 mg orally on the night before the procedure or 10 mg each night for 2 nights before the procedure. This is usually followed by a 10mg bisacodyl suppository on the morning of the procedure.Elderly patients taking Bisacodyl have an increased risk of faecal incontinence.Bisacodyl can be used during lactation however, it should only be used occasionally during pregnancyThe onset of action of Bisacodyl is as follows:Oral: 6–12 hoursSuppository: 15–60 minutes Enema: 5–15 minutes

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