stimulant laxative enteric coated

Generic: BISACODYL

Over-the-Counter DrugORAL

Drug Information

Brand Name
stimulant laxative enteric coated
Generic Name
BISACODYL
Manufacturer
Aphena Pharma Solutions - Tennessee, LLC
Product Type
Over-the-Counter Drug
Route
ORAL
Application Number
0331c762-d318-48d6-97ed-86499c6c8b30

Pharmacological Class

Stimulant Laxative [EPC]

Active Ingredients

Indications & Usage

Uses relieves occasional constipation and irregularity generally produces a bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours

Warnings

Warnings Do not use โ€ข for more than one week unless directed by a doctor โ€ข if you cannot swallow without chewing โ€ข within 1 hour after taking an antacid or milk Ask a doctor before use if you have โ€ข abdominal pain โ€ข nausea โ€ข vomiting โ€ข a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts longer than 2 weeks When using this product โ€ข abdominal discomfort, faintness, or cramps may occur Stop use and ask a doctor โ€ข if you have no bowel movement within 12 hours โ€ข if you have rectal bleeding โ€ข these could be s...

Read full warnings

Warnings Do not use โ€ข for more than one week unless directed by a doctor โ€ข if you cannot swallow without chewing โ€ข within 1 hour after taking an antacid or milk Ask a doctor before use if you have โ€ข abdominal pain โ€ข nausea โ€ข vomiting โ€ข a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts longer than 2 weeks When using this product โ€ข abdominal discomfort, faintness, or cramps may occur Stop use and ask a doctor โ€ข if you have no bowel movement within 12 hours โ€ข if you have rectal bleeding โ€ข these could be signs of a serious condition 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.

Adverse Reactions

No specific warnings reported by FDA for this product.

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