Bisacodyl

Bisacodyl
Adult Indications & Dosage
Pediatric Indications & Dosage
Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Adverse Reactions
Drug Interactions
Use in Specific Populations
Administration & Monitoring
Overdosage
Pharmacology
Clinical Studies
How Supplied
Images
Patient Counseling Information
Precautions with Alcohol
Brand Names
Look-Alike Names

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Overview

Bisacodyl is a laxatives that is FDA approved for the treatment of constipation. Common adverse reactions include nausea and vomiting..

Adult Indications and Dosage

FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Adult)

Tablet Forms

for temporary relief of occasional constipation and irregularity this product generally produces a bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours

Dosing Information

take with a glass of water

table

Suppository Form

For the relief of occasional constipation. Bowel movement is generally produced in 15 minutes to 1 hour.

Dosing Information

see chart below for dose

• remove foil wrapper • insert suppository well up into the rectum as indicated, and retain it about 15 to 20 minutes

Table

• In the presence of anal fissures or hemorrhoids, suppositories should be coated at the tip with petroleum jelly.

Off-Label Use and Dosage (Adult)

Guideline-Supported Use

There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Bisacodyl in adult patients.

Non–Guideline-Supported Use

There is limited information regarding Off-Label Non–Guideline-Supported Use of Bisacodyl in adult patients.

Pediatric Indications and Dosage

FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Pediatric)

There is limited information regarding FDA-Labeled Use of Bisacodyl in pediatric patients.

Off-Label Use and Dosage (Pediatric)

Guideline-Supported Use

There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Bisacodyl in pediatric patients.

Non–Guideline-Supported Use

There is limited information regarding Off-Label Non–Guideline-Supported Use of Bisacodyl in pediatric patients.

Contraindications

There is limited information regarding Bisacodyl Contraindications in the drug label.

Warnings

Oral Form

Do not use

if you cannot swallow without chewing.

Ask a doctor before use if you have stomach pain, nausea, or vomiting a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts more than 2 weeks When using this product do not chew or crush tablet(s) do not use within 1 hour after taking an antacid or milk it may cause stomach discomfort, faintness and cramps Stop use and ask a doctor if you have rectal bleeding or no bowel movement after using this product. These could be signs of a serious condition. you need to use a laxative for more than 1 week If pregnant or breast-feeding,

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Suppository Form

For rectal use only

Do not use laxative products for a period longer than one week unless directed by a doctor

Ask a doctor before use if you have • abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting • a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts longer than 2 weeks

Stop use and ask a doctor if rectal bleeding occurs or you fail to have a bowel movement after using a laxative. These may be signs of a serious condition.

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Adverse Reactions

Clinical Trials Experience

There is limited information regarding Clinical Trial Experience of Bisacodyl in the drug label.

Body as a Whole

Cardiovascular

Digestive

Endocrine

Hematologic and Lymphatic

Metabolic and Nutritional

Musculoskeletal

Neurologic

Respiratory

Skin and Hypersensitivy Reactions

Special Senses

Urogenital

Miscellaneous

Postmarketing Experience

There is limited information regarding Postmarketing Experience of Bisacodyl in the drug label.

Drug Interactions

There is limited information regarding Bisacodyl Drug Interactions in the drug label.

Use in Specific Populations

Pregnancy

Pregnancy Category (FDA):

• Pregnancy Category

Pregnancy Category (AUS):

• Australian Drug Evaluation Committee (ADEC) Pregnancy Category

There is no Australian Drug Evaluation Committee (ADEC) guidance on usage of Bisacodyl in women who are pregnant.

Labor and Delivery

There is no FDA guidance on use of Bisacodyl during labor and delivery.

Nursing Mothers

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Bisacodyl with respect to nursing mothers.

Pediatric Use

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Bisacodyl with respect to pediatric patients.

Geriatic Use

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Bisacodyl with respect to geriatric patients.

Gender

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Bisacodyl with respect to specific gender populations.

Race

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Bisacodyl with respect to specific racial populations.

Renal Impairment

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Bisacodyl in patients with renal impairment.

Hepatic Impairment

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Bisacodyl in patients with hepatic impairment.

Females of Reproductive Potential and Males

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Bisacodyl in women of reproductive potentials and males.

Immunocompromised Patients

There is no FDA guidance one the use of Bisacodyl in patients who are immunocompromised.

Administration and Monitoring

Administration

• Oral

• Suppository

Monitoring

There is limited information regarding Monitoring of Bisacodyl in the drug label.

IV Compatibility

There is limited information regarding IV Compatibility of Bisacodyl in the drug label.

Overdosage

There is limited information regarding Chronic Overdose of Bisacodyl in the drug label.

Pharmacology

Bisacodyl
Systematic (IUPAC) name
(pyridin-2-ylmethanediyl)dibenzene-4,1-diyl diacetate OR 4,4'-(pyridin-2-ylmethylene)bis(4,1-phenylene) diacetate
Identifiers
CAS number	603-50-9
ATC code	A06AB02 A06AG02 (WHO)
PubChem	2391
Chemical data
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Mol. mass	361.391 g/mol
SMILES	eMolecules & PubChem
Pharmacokinetic data
Bioavailability	15%
Metabolism	Hepatic (CYP450-mediated)
Half life	16 Hours
Excretion	primarily in the feces, systemically absorbed drug is excreted in the urine
Therapeutic considerations
Pregnancy cat.	C
Legal status	OTC
Routes	Oral, rectal

Mechanism of Action

Bisacodyl works by stimulating enteric nerves to cause colonic mass movements (contractions). It is also a contact laxative; it increases fluid and NaCl secretion. Action of bisacodyl on small intestine is negligible; stimulant laxatives mainly promote evacuation of the colon

Structure

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This image is provided by the National Library of Medicine.

Pharmacodynamics

There is limited information regarding Pharmacodynamics of Bisacodyl in the drug label.

Pharmacokinetics

There is limited information regarding Pharmacokinetics of Bisacodyl in the drug label.

Nonclinical Toxicology

There is limited information regarding Nonclinical Toxicology of Bisacodyl in the drug label.

Clinical Studies

There is limited information regarding Clinical Studies of Bisacodyl in the drug label.

How Supplied

There is limited information regarding Bisacodyl How Supplied in the drug label.

Storage

store between 20º-25ºC (68º-77ºF)

Images

Drug Images

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Package and Label Display Panel

Oral Form

Compare to the active ingredient in Dulcolax®*

Laxative

Bisacodyl

Stimulant laxative for gentle, dependable overnight relief Comfort Coated TABLETS 5 mg Each

• This product is not manufactured or distributed by Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc., distributor of Dulcolax® Laxative.

PROUDLY DISTRIBUTED BY:

VALU MERCHANDISERS, CO.

5000 KANSAS AVE

KANSAS CITY, KS 66106

TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF CARTON IS OPENED OR IF BLISTER UNIT IS TORN, BROKEN OR SHOWS ANY SIGNS OF TAMPERING.

KEEP OUTER CARTON FOR COMPLETE WARNINGS AND PRODUCT INFORMATION.

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Patient Counseling Information

There is limited information regarding Patient Counseling Information of Bisacodyl in the drug label.

Precautions with Alcohol

• Alcohol-Bisacodyl interaction has not been established. Talk to your doctor about the effects of taking alcohol with this medication.

Brand Names

There is limited information regarding Bisacodyl Brand Names in the drug label.

Look-Alike Drug Names

There is limited information regarding Bisacodyl Look-Alike Drug Names in the drug label.

Drug Shortage Status

Price

References

The contents of this FDA label are provided by the National Library of Medicine.

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