Bisacodyl
Bisacodyl Information

About Bisacodyl

Bisacodyl is a stimulant laxative. Chemically Bisacodyl is identified as 4, 4'-(2-pyridylmethylene)diphenol diacetate. It acts by irritating the digestive tract and stimulates intestinal activity. Bisacodyl is effective in treating constipation or to clean out the intestinal tract before bowel examinations or bowel surgery.

Indications

Bisacodyl is primarily indicated in conditions like Bowel evacuation, Bowel preparation, Constipation, Prior to radiological procedures and surgery.

Contraindication

Bisacodyl is contraindicated in conditions like Intestinal obstruction,Dehydration.

Side Effects

The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Bisacodyl, which give rise to further complications include Diarrhoea, Malabsorption, Protein-losing gastroenteropathy, Potassium depletion.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Bisacodyl are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Nausea, Vomiting, Gastric irritation, Cramps.

Warnings

Bisacodyl should not be given to patients with intestinal obstruction or with undiagnosed abdominal symptoms. It should be used with care in patients with inflammatory bowl disease. Prolong use should be avoided. It should be used with caution (if contains tartrazine) in patients with aspirin hypersensitivity, because may cause allergic reactions (including bronchial asthma). Discontinue use if skin eruption occured.

High Risk Groups

Drug should not be given to Pregnant Mothers, and Neonates.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.