Brand
name: DULCOLAX
(Bisacodyl, Bisac-Evac, Bisco-Lax, Carter's Little Pills, Dulcolax)
Dulcolax
bisacodyl
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* Brand Names: Alophen, Bisa-Plex, Bisac-Evac, Bisco-Lax, Bisolax,
Carters Little Pills, Colax, Dulcogen, Dulcolax, Evac-U-Gen, Fleet
Bisacodyl, Modane
What is the most important information I should know about bisacodyl?
Do not use bisacodyl if you have stomach (abdominal)
pain, nausea, or vomiting, unless directed by a doctor.
If you notice a sudden change in bowel habits that persists over a
period of 2 weeks, consult your healthcare provider before using a
laxative.
Bisacodyl products should not be used for longer than one week, unless
otherwise directed by your healthcare provider.
Rectal bleeding or failure to have a bowel movement after use of a
laxative may indicate a more serious condition. Stop using bisacodyl
and contact your healthcare provider.
What is DULCOLAX (Bisacodyl, Bisac-Evac, Bisco-Lax,
Carter's Little Pills, Dulcolax)?
Bisacodyl is a stimulant laxative. It causes muscles in the colon
to contract and stools to pass.
Bisacodyl is used to treat constipation and to cause evacuation of
the colon.
Bisacodyl may also have uses other than those listed in this product
guide.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking bisacodyl?
Do not take bisacodyl without first talking to your doctor if you
have abdominal (stomach) pain, nausea, or vomiting. You may not be
able to take bisacodyl or you may require special monitoring.
If you notice a sudden change in bowel habits that persists over a
period of 2 weeks, consult your healthcare provider before using a
laxative.
Do not take bisacodyl without first talking to your doctor if you
are pregnant.
Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to
your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially
bothersome.
What other drugs will affect bisacodyl?
Before taking bisacodyl, tell your doctor if you are taking any of
the following medicines:
* an antacid or medicine to relieve heartburn; or
* the stomach medicines cimetidine (Tagamet, Tagamet HB), nizatidine (Axid,
Axid AR), famotidine (Pepcid, Pepcid AC), ranitidine (Zantac, Zantac 75),
omeprazole (Prilosec), esomeprazole (Nexium), lansoprazole (Prevacid), pantoprazole
(Protonix), or rabeprazole (Aciphex).
You may not be able to take bisacodyl, or you may require a dosage
adjustment or special monitoring if you are taking any of the medicines
listed above.
Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with bisacodyl.
Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or
over-the-counter medicines, including herbal products.
Where can I get more information about DULCOLAX (Bisacodyl,
Bisac-Evac, Bisco-Lax, Carter's Little Pills, Dulcolax)?
Your pharmacist has more information about bisacodyl written for health
professionals that you may read.
What does my medication look like?
Bisacodyl is available over-the-counter generically and under many
brand names in several formulations. Ask your pharmacist any questions
you have about this medication, especially if it is new to you.
Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children,
never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only
for the indication prescribed.
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by Cerner Multum, Inc. ('Multum') is accurate, up-to-date, and complete,
but no guarantee is made to that effect. Drug information contained
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and therefore Multum does not warrant that uses outside of the United
States are appropriate, unless specifically indicated otherwise.
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