RiteMED Bisacodyl: Dosages and Ingredients | Full Prescribing Info

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Full Prescribing Info

Contents

Bisacodyl.

Description

RiteMED Bisacodyl 5 mg delayed-release tablet is a round, biconvex, enteric-coated tablet, plain on both sides.
Each delayed-release tablet contains: Bisacodyl 5 mg.

Action

Pharmacology Category: Laxative. This product contains bisacodyl, a stimulant laxative that promotes bowel movement by increasing secretion of water and electrolytes in the small intestine and colon. Bisacodyl produce its effect 6 to 12 hours after oral administration.

Indications/Uses

For the short-term treatment of constipation or conditions where regular bowel movement is needed especially in bedridden patients.
As bowel cleansing agent before surgery or other radiological procedures.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Tablets should be swallowed whole. Do not crush or chew.
Do not take within one hour of intake of antacids, milk or proton pump inhibitors (medicines which block the release of stomach acid).
Treatment of Constipation: See table.

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As with all laxatives, bisacodyl tablets should be taken for constipation on as needed basis and should not be taken everyday for more than five days. If constipation persists, consult your doctor to find out the cause of constipation.
As preparation for surgical or radiological procedures: On the night before the procedure: Orally, 10 to 20 mg (2 to 4 tablets) depending on the procedure to be done. Or, as prescribed by a doctor.
Missed Dose: If the patient misses a dose, just take the next dose and the subsequent doses at the usual recommended schedule, i.e., once a day, usually at bedtime.
Do not double the dose unless recommended by a doctor.

Overdosage

Signs and Symptoms: Bisacodyl overdosage may cause diarrhea with excessive loss of water and electrolytes, particularly potassium. There is also the possibility of developing an atonic (lacking normal tone or strength) non-functioning colon.
What to do when the patient has taken more than the recommended dosage: There is no specific treatment for bisacodyl overdosage. However, if the patient has taken more than the recommended dosage, consult a doctor.

Contraindications

If the patient is allergic to bisacodyl or any ingredient in the product.
If the patient has acute abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, or other symptoms of appendicitis or undiagnosed abdominal pain.
If the patient is suffering from intestinal obstruction or acute abdominal conditions that may require surgery.
If the patient has acute inflammatory bowel disease.
If the patient is suffering from severe dehydration.

Special Precautions

As with other laxatives, prolonged use should be avoided.
Do not take more than the recommended dose.
Do not use after the expiry date on the label.
When should the patient consult a doctor: If any undesirable effects occurs.
If the patient has inflammatory bowel disease.
If sudden changes in bowel habits persist for more than 2 weeks.
If no effect is seen in bowel movement after 1 week of use.
Before taking this medicine if the patient is pregnant or breastfeeding.

Adverse Reactions

Bisacodyl is generally free of adverse effects when taken in the recommended dose. However, it may cause undesirable effects including: abdominal discomfort such as colic or cramps.
Diarrhea with depletion of fluid and electrolytes, malabsorption, weight loss with prolonged use.
Vomiting and muscle weakness due to electrolyte imbalance.
Rare cases of serious allergic reactions manifested as difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives and angioedema (swelling beneath the skin).

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Drug Interactions

Taking antacids (e.g., aluminum hydroxide and magnesium carbonate) and milk together with bisacodyl may affect the enteric coating of bisacodyl and may cause dyspepsia and gastric irritation in some patients.
Taking corticosteroid (prednisone, and prednisolone, etc., and diuretics [e.g., furosemide, mannitol]) may increase the risk of electrolyte loss.

Storage

Store at temperatures not exceeding 30°C.

MIMS Class

Laxatives, Purgatives

ATC Classification

A06AB02 - bisacodyl ; Belongs to the class of contact laxatives.

Regulatory Classification

Non-Rx

Presentation/Packing

Form

RiteMED Bisacodyl DR tab 5 mg

Packing/Price

100's (P1,500/box, P15/DR tab)

RiteMED Bisacodyl

bisacodyl

Manufacturer:

Amherst Lab

Distributor:

RiteMED