Dulcolax Dosage & Drug Information

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Core Prescribing Info

Contents

Bisacodyl

Indications/Uses

Constipation. Prep of diagnostic procedures, in pre- & post-op treatment & in conditions which require defecation to be facilitated.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Constipation (short-term treatment) Adult & childn >10 yr 1-2 tab (5-10 mg) daily before bedtime or 1 supp (10 mg) for immediate effect. Childn 4-10 yr 1 tab (5 mg) daily before bedtime. Prep of diagnostic procedures & pre-op Adult & childn >10 yr 2 tab (10 mg) in the morning & 2 tab (10 mg) in the evening & 1 supp (10 mg) on the following morning. Childn 4-10 yr 1 tab (5 mg) in the evening & 1 supp (5 mg) on the following morning.

Administration

EC tab: Should be taken on an empty stomach: Do not take w/ products which reduce upper GI tract acidity (eg, milk, antacids or PPIs). Swallow whole w/ adequate amount of fluid.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Ileus, intestinal obstruction, acute abdominal conditions including appendicitis, acute inflammatory bowel diseases & severe abdominal pain associated w/ nausea & vomiting. Severe dehydration. EC tab: Rare hereditary conditions that may be incompatible w/ lactose or sucrose. Supp: Not to be used when anal fissures or ulcerative proctitis w/ mucosal damage are present.

MIMS Class

Laxatives, Purgatives

ATC Classification

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

Regulatory Classification

GSL

Presentation/Packing

Form

Dulcolax EC tab 5 mg

Packing/Price

1's

Form

Dulcolax Adult supp 10 mg

Packing/Price

1's

Dulcolax

bisacodyl

Manufacturer:

Delpharm