Before using the medication talk with your doctor if you are having any medical history especially: Appendicitis Change in bowel habits which can last for 2 weeks Bleeding from the rectum Intestinal blockage How to take Bisacodyl? Bisacodyl comes as a tablet to be taken orally. It is generally taken in the evening before a bowel movement is desired. Bisacodyl normally causes bowel movements within 6 to 12 hours. Do not take bisacodyl more than once a day or more than 1 week without talking to your doctor.
Follow the direction written on the prescription label carefully and ask the doctor for explaining the dosage timing and how to take it. If you really do not have regular bowel movements after taking bisacodyl, do not take any more medication and talk to your doctor.
Swallow the tablets whole with a glass of water; do not divide, chew or crush them. Do not take bisacodyl within 1 hour of drinking or eating dairy products.
Dosage The recommended dosage for adults and children and young adults aged 12 and over is 5 mg to 10 mg taken once a day at bedtime. Adults and children 12 years of age and older: take 1 to 3 tablets mg as a single daily dose with a glass of water Children 6 to 12 years of age: Take 1 tablet as a single daily dose with a glass of water Rectal suppository Adults and children 12 years and older: unwrap and insert 1 suppository into the rectum daily as a single dose.
Hold on for 15 to 20 minutes. Enema Adults and children 12 years and older: use 1 bottle 1. The skipped dose causes no problem. If you miss a dose some sudden chemical change may affect your body. In some cases, your doctor would advise you to take the prescribed medicine as soon as possible if you have missed the dose.
Overdose: Overdose of a drug can be accidental. Overdose of a medicine can lead to some medical emergency. Warning for Some Serious Health Conditions: Pregnancy and Breastfeeding: Bisacodyl tablets or pills are not usually recommended if you are pregnant, especially in the first 3 months and while breast-feeding.
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. Keep the suppository in the rectum for as long as possible. If inserting the suppository is difficult because you have had anal fissures or hemorrhoids, coat the end of the suppository with a lubricant such as petroleum jelly before inserting. The suppositories will start to work within 15 minutes to 1 hour. Many things can affect the dose of a medication that a person needs, such as body weight, other medical conditions, and other medications.
If your doctor has recommended a dose different from the ones listed here, do not change the way that you are using the medication without consulting your doctor. Do not take this medication for longer than one week, unless directed by a health care professional. If you use this medication for one week and you do not produce a bowel movement, contact your doctor immediately. It is important to take this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor or recommended by your pharmacist.
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible and continue with your regular schedule. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not administer a double dose to make up for a missed one. If you are not sure what to do after missing a dose, contact your doctor or pharmacist for advice.
Do not dispose of medications in wastewater e. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medications that are no longer needed or have expired. Many medications can cause side effects. A side effect is an unwanted response to a medication when it is taken in normal doses. Side effects can be mild or severe, temporary or permanent. 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. If you have any questions about this medicine ask your pharmacist. Are you protected against flu?
Further reading and references. Join the discussion on the forums. Health Tools Feeling unwell? Using bisacodyl for many weeks, even months, could also stop your bowel working properly on its own. If you need to use laxatives every day for longer than 5 days, talk to your doctor. For most people, 1 laxative will be enough to make your constipation better. Occasionally, you may need to take 2 different types of laxatives at the same time to get your bowels moving again. Only take 2 laxatives together if your doctor or pharmacist tells you to, as this increases the risk of side effects.
There are several types of laxative. They work in a different way from bisacodyl but are equally good at treating constipation. Bulk-forming laxatives, such as Fybogel and methylcellulose, increase the "bulk" or weight of poo, which in turn stimulates bowel movement.
They take 2 or 3 days to work. Osmotic laxatives, such as lactulose , draw water from the rest of the body into your bowel to soften your poo and make it easier for you to go to the toilet. They take at least 2 days to work.
Stimulant laxatives, like senna , stimulate the muscles that line your gut, helping them to move poo along your gut to your anus bottom. Senna takes about 8 hours to work. There's no evidence to suggest that taking bisacodyl will reduce fertility in either men or women. But if you have severe diarrhoea for more than 24 hours, your contraceptive pills may not protect you from pregnancy.
Look on the pill packet to find out what to do. Do not take bisacodyl at the same time as dairy products like milk, cheese or yoghurt. The small amount of milk in coffee and tea will not affect your bisacodyl tablets. If you're constipated it's a good idea to stop eating pastries, cakes, puddings and cheese for a while, as foods high in fat can make constipation worse. It's quite common to have constipation after surgery.
Using a laxative may help. If you have constipation after an operation, it's better to use lactulose because it is gentler than bisacodyl. You can get it on prescription or buy it from pharmacies. You can often improve constipation without having to use laxatives.
Before trying bisacodyl, or to stop your constipation coming back, it may help to:. Page last reviewed: 14 June Next review due: 14 June Bisacodyl - Brand name: Dulcolax On this page About bisacodyl Key facts Who can and cannot take bisacodyl How and when to take or use bisacodyl Side effects How to cope with side effects of bisacodyl Pregnancy and breastfeeding Cautions with other medicines Common questions about bisacodyl.
About bisacodyl Bisacodyl is a laxative. Before trying bisacodyl, it's better to try other ways to help your constipation by: having more fibre in your diet and drinking more water exercising Only use bisacodyl if you have tried other types of laxatives first such as: bulk-forming laxatives like Fybogel ispaghula husk and methylcellulose osmotic laxatives like lactulose and polyethylene glycol. Help us improve our website Can you answer a quick question about your visit today?
Bisacodyl tablets take 6 to 12 hours to work. The suppositories take 10 to 45 minutes to work, so it's best to stay close to a toilet after you've used them. The most common side effects are feeling sick nausea , diarrhoea, stomach pain or cramps. Only give bisacodyl to children and young people if a doctor or pharmacist recommends it. Do not take bisacodyl tablets or use bisacodyl suppositories every day for more than 5 days. Bisacodyl can be used by most adults aged 18 years and over.
Important Only give bisacodyl to someone under the age of 18 if a doctor or pharmacist recommends it. To make sure it's safe for you, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have: ever had an allergic reaction to bisacodyl or any other medicine signs of dehydration — these include peeing less than usual or having dark, strong-smelling pee severe stomach pain and you are feeling or being sick nausea or vomiting a serious problem in your stomach abdomen such as appendicitis a blockage in your bowel intestinal obstruction , ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease a problem with the muscles in your bowel not being able to move food and liquid along For suppositories, also tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have: ever had an allergic reaction to suppositories tears or open sores anal fissures or cracked skin around your anus.
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