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Bisacodyl

Dulcolax, Bisac-Evac, Correct (New Formula), Laxomil, The Magic Bullet, Ex-lax Ultra, Alophen Reformulated Jan 2008, Evac-U-Gen Reformulated Jan 2008, Feen-A-Mint Reformulated Jan 2008, Correctol laxative Reformulated Feb 2008

Laxative • Stimulant laxative

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Half-life

16 hours

Protein Binding

Metabolized By

N/A

External

Drugs.com

Mechanism of Action

Stimulates enteric nerve plexus and promotes fluid secretion in colon

Indications(5)

OICConstipationExercise Induced Muscle DamageDelayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS)Renal Failure Chronic Requiring Dialysis

Classification

Drug Class

Laxative

Subclass

Stimulant laxative

Brand Names

DulcolaxBisac-EvacCorrect (New Formula)LaxomilThe Magic BulletEx-lax UltraAlophen Reformulated Jan 2008Evac-U-Gen Reformulated Jan 2008Feen-A-Mint Reformulated Jan 2008Correctol laxative Reformulated Feb 2008

Key Properties

Half-life

16 hours

Time for plasma concentration to decrease by 50%

Protein Binding

—

Fraction bound to plasma proteins

Therapeutic Index

Wide

Margin between therapeutic and toxic doses

Not a substitute for clinical judgement
Bisacodyl Drug Profile | PharmaGraphX