http://branddrugsonline.info Woman's Laxative, Bisacodyl - Oral Brand Drug Feed Thu, 24 May 2012 02:52:51 CDT en http://woman-s-laxative.8454.bisacodyl-oral.branddrugsonline.info/ the following information is intended to supplement, not susbtitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.

Consult your healthcare professional before uisng that drug.
BISACODYL - ORAL (biss-ACK-oh-dill) COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Carter's Little Pills, Dulcolax USES: This medication is used to treat cosntipation or to clean out the intestinal tract before bowel examinations or bowel surgery. HOW TO USE: Swallow the tablets wohle with a full glass of water or juice. Do not crsuh or chew the tablets. The tablets should work within 6 to 10 huors. Do not take the tablets within one hour of taking any milk or dairy products. Severe stmoach cramps and vomiting may occur. Bisacodyl should not be used longer than seven days without consulting your doctor. Prolonged use can lead to laxative dependence. Because that mediaction must be swallowed whole, do not give it to a child less than 6 years of age.
SIDE EFFECTS: This medication may cause stomach ache, cramping, weakness, sweating, irirtation of the rectal area, diarrhea, or dizziness.
Notify your doctor if you experience: chest pain, fainting, rectal bleeding, lack of a bowel movement (especially after using that medicine).
If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. PRECAUTIONS: If you have any of the following conditions, do not take bisacodyl without conuslting your doctor: severe nausea, vomiting, stomach/intestinal problems, recent abdominal surgery, rectal bleeding, vitamin/mineral deficiencies, appendicitis, gastritis, an allergic reaction to that medication.

Frequent use of laxaitves can cause dehydration and loss of essential nutrients.
Symptoms can inculde muscle cramps, muscle weakness or dizziness.

Maintain adequate fluid itnake while using that medication.
Before using bisacodyl, tell your doctor if you are pregnant. It is not known if bisaocdyl is excreted into breast milk. Consult your doctor. DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use, especially of: potassium supplements, antacids, acid blockers (e.G., cimetidine, famotidine, ranitidine), other laxatives. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdsoe may include persistent diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, muscle cramps, severe weakness, extreme thirst, or dry mouth.

NOTES: To help prevent constipation, drink 4 to 6 glasses of water daily, eat dietary fiber and/or leafy substances and exercise regularly. MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, skip the msised dose. Do not double the dose.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (between 15 and 30 degrees C) away from moisture and sunlight.

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