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

N/A

Metabolized By

N/A

External

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Mechanism of action

Stimulates enteric nerve plexus and promotes fluid secretion in colon

Recorded indications

From the drug index — may include conditions studied rather than approved indications

·OIC
·Constipation
·Exercise Induced Muscle Damage
·Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS)
·Renal Failure Chronic Requiring Dialysis

Interactions

No curated interaction pairs are recorded for Bisacodyl. This is not a statement that none exist — check a full interaction reference before combining.

Common adverse effects

Abdominal cramps
Diarrhea
Nausea
Electrolyte imbalance (chronic use)

Food, alcohol & herbal

Food

Do not take with milk or antacids — dissolves enteric coating

Pharmacokinetics

Half-life: 16 hours
Protein binding: N/A

Pregnancy & lactation

Not recorded for Bisacodyl. Absence here means this database does not hold a category — not that the drug is safe in pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Sources

Assembled from: drug index, curated drug database.

Not a substitute for clinical judgement