Before trying bisacodyl, it's better to try other ways to help your constipation by:. Only use bisacodyl if you have tried other types of laxatives first such as:.
Take our survey. Young people aged 12 to 17 years can take bisacodyl tablets and use suppositories if a doctor or pharmacist says it's OK. Children aged 11 years and under can only take and use bisacodyl if a doctor prescribes it. Only give bisacodyl to someone under the age of 18 if a doctor or pharmacist recommends it.
Bisacodyl is not suitable for some people. To make sure it's safe for you, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have:. Always follow the advice of a pharmacist or doctor, and the instructions that come with your medicine. The usual dose for adults and young people aged 12 years and over is 5mg to 10mg, taken once a day at bedtime.
If you have not taken bisacodyl before, start with one 5mg tablet and if that does not work you can increase the dose to a maximum of two 5mg tablets 10mg at bedtime.
Only give bisacodyl tablets that you buy to someone aged 12 to 17 years if a doctor or pharmacist recommends it. The usual starting dose for adults, and children aged 4 years and over, is 5mg, taken once a day at bedtime. A doctor may prescribe higher doses up to a maximum of 20mg, taken once a day if necessary. You can take it with or without food. Swallow the tablet whole with water. Do not take them with milk. Leave a gap of 1 hour between taking any of these and taking your bisacodyl tablets.
This is because they will stop the medicine working properly. Read the instructions in the leaflet inside the package. They will explain how to use the suppository. Take the wrapping off and push a suppository gently into your anus bottom.
Suppositories work quickly usually between 10 and 45 minutes , so use it when you know you will be near a toilet. If you forget a dose of bisacodyl, just take the next dose at the usual time. Never take 2 doses at the same time. Never take an extra dose to make up for a forgotten one. Taking an extra dose of bisacodyl is unlikely to harm you. You may get diarrhoea and stomach pain, but this should get better within a day or two.
Like all medicines, bisacodyl may cause side effects in some people, but many people have no side effects or only minor ones.
These side effects are mild and usually go away after a couple of days. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if the side effects bother you or do not go away. In rare cases, it's possible to have a serious allergic reaction anaphylaxis to bisacodyl.
These are not all the side effects of bisacodyl. For a full list, see the leaflet inside your medicines packet. Bisacodyl tablets or suppositories are not generally recommended if you are pregnant. Talk to your doctor about whether taking bisacodyl is right for you. If you are pregnant, it's better to try to treat constipation first without taking a medicine.
Your doctor or midwife will advise you to eat more fibre and drink plenty of fluids. This helps to soften the stool and produce a bowel movement more quickly. The tablets should be taken at bedtime to produce a bowel movement the next morning.
The suppositories usually take about 15 minutes to 1 hour to work. Any specific brand name of this medication may not be available in all of the forms or approved for all of the conditions discussed here. As well, some forms of this medication may not be used for all of the conditions discussed here. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles.
If you have not discussed this with your doctor or are not sure why you are being given this medication, speak to your doctor. Do not stop using this medication without consulting your doctor. Do not give this medication to anyone else, even if they have the same symptoms as you do. It can be harmful for people to use this medication if their doctor or pharmacist has not recommended it. Suppositories Each rectal suppository contains bisacodyl 10 mg adult formula.
Nonmedicinal ingredient: hard fat. Tablets Each yellow, enteric-coated tablet contains bisacodyl 5 mg. Nonmedicinal ingredients: acacia, beeswax, carnauba wax, corn starch, dibutyl phthalate, eudragit, glycerine, lactose, magnesium stearate, polyethylene glycol, sucrose, talc, tartrazine yellow , and titanium dioxide.
For constipation, the usual dose for adults and children over 12 years of age is 1 to 2 tablets 5 mg to 10 mg taken by mouth, or 1 adult suppository 10 mg inserted rectally. For children 6 to 12 years of age, the usual dose is 1 tablet 5 mg taken by mouth or 1 pediatric suppository 5 mg inserted rectally. Before a medical test or surgery, the usual dose for adults is 2 to 4 tablets 10 mg to 20 mg by mouth the night before the procedure, followed by 1 suppository inserted rectally the morning of the procedure.
For children 6 years of age and older, the usual dose is 1 tablet 5 mg taken by mouth at bedtime and 1 pediatric suppository 5 mg inserted rectally the following morning. Take the tablets at night to produce a bowel movement the following morning. Do not take the tablets with milk or antacids as this may dissolve the coating on the tablet. Swallow the tablets whole with liquids. Do not crush or chew the tablets. To use the suppositories, unwrap and insert high into the rectum with the pointed end first.
Then, push the flat end of the suppository sideways so that part of it touches the wall of the rectum. Drug Facts. Active ingredient in each tablet Bisacodyl USP 5 mg. Purpose Stimulant laxative. Use for relief of occasional constipation and irregularity this product generally produces a bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours.
Warnings Do not use if you cannot swallow without chewing. Ask a doctor before use if you have stomach pain, nausea or vomiting noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts more than 2 weeks.
If you are still constipated after using bisacodyl for five days, you should see your doctor. In this article About bisacodyl Before using bisacodyl How to use bisacodyl Getting the most from your treatment Can bisacodyl cause problems? How to store bisacodyl Important information about all medicines. Bisacodyl Dulcolax In this article About bisacodyl Before using bisacodyl How to use bisacodyl Getting the most from your treatment Can bisacodyl cause problems?
Common bisacodyl side-effects - these affect fewer than 1 in 10 people who use this medicine What can I do if I experience this? Feeling sick nausea Stick to simple foods Loose or watery stools diarrhoea Stop using bisacodyl. This can be a result of taking bisacodyl unnecessarily or for too long Tummy cramps or discomfort This should soon pass Suppositories may cause irritation to the bottom Try applying a gentle moisturiser to that area.
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