bisacodyl (Dulcolax tablets, suppository)

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Introduction

Tradename: Dulcolax (tradename also used for other products).

Indications

Dosage

Tabs: 5 mg.

Suppositories: 10 mg.

Pharmacokinetics

onset of bowel relief is 6-8 hours

elimination via liver

Mechanism of action

stimulant laxative

More general terms

Component of

References

  1. The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, 9th ed. Gilman et al, eds. Permagon Press/McGraw Hill, 1996
  2. Drug Information & Medication Formulary, Veterans Affairs, Central California Health Care System, 1st ed., Ravnan et al eds, 1998
  3. 3.0 3.1 Kamm MA et al. Oral bisacodyl is effective and well-tolerated in patients with chronic constipation. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol 2011 Jul; 9:577. PMID: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21440672
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