What is Bisacodyl ?
Bisacodyl is a laxative that stimulates bowel movements.
Bisacodyl is used to treat constipation or to empty the bowels before surgery, colonoscopy, x-rays, or other intestinal medical procedure.
Uses:
Bisacodyl is used to treat constipation.
It may also be used to clean out the intestines before a bowel examination/surgery.
Bisacodyl is known as a stimulant laxative. It works by increasing the movement of the intestines, helping the stool to come out.
Uses:
Bisacodyl is used to treat constipation.
It may also be used to clean out the intestines before a bowel examination/surgery.
Bisacodyl is known as a stimulant laxative. It works by increasing the movement of the intestines, helping the stool to come out.
side effects may include:
- dizziness, weakness;
- increased thirst;
- mild stomach pain, gas, indigestion;
- diarrhea or loose stools;
- mild nausea; or
- skin rash.
- drowsiness, confusion, mood changes, increased thirst, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting;
- swelling, weight gain, feeling short of breath;
- rectal bleeding;
- severe stomach pain or cramps, severe or ongoing diarrhea or vomiting; or
- low potassium (confusion, uneven heart rate, extreme thirst, increased urination, leg discomfort, muscle weakness or limp feeling).
Molecular formula: C22H19NO4
Molecular weight: 361.397 g/mol
