bisacodyl (Dulcolax tablets, suppository)
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Introduction
Tradename: Dulcolax (tradename also used for other products).
Indications
- relief of constipation
- bowel preparation[4]
Dosage
Tabs: 5 mg.
Suppositories: 10 mg.
Pharmacokinetics
onset of bowel relief is 6-8 hours
elimination via liver
Mechanism of action
More general terms
Component of
- bisacodyl/sodium docusate
- bisacodyl/polyethylene glycol/potassium chloride/sodium bicarbonate/sodium chloride
- bisacodyl/c kit protein
- bisacodyl/citrate/magnesium carbonate/potassium citrate
References
- ↑ The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, 9th ed. Gilman et al, eds. Permagon Press/McGraw Hill, 1996
- ↑ Drug Information & Medication Formulary, Veterans Affairs, Central California Health Care System, 1st ed., Ravnan et al eds, 1998
- ↑ 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
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Deprecated Reference