Monograph Details
|
|
Gastrointestinal Tract
> Constipation and bowel cleansers
|
|
DULCOLAX |
| Manufacturer |
|
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals |
| Legal Classification |
|
OTC |
| Pharmacological Class |
|
Stimulant. |
| Generic Name |
|
Bisacodyl 5mg; e-c tabs. |
| Also |
|
• DULCOLAX SUPPOSITORIES
|
| Indications |
|
Occasional constipation. |
| Children |
|
Swallow whole. <6yrs: individualize. 6–11yrs: 1 tab daily. Results usually in 6–12 hours; reevaluate if ineffective. |
| Adults |
|
Swallow whole. 1–3 tabs daily. Results usually in 6–12 hours; reevaluate if ineffective. |
| Precautions |
|
Discontinue if rectal bleeding or no bowel movement occurs. Do not use if abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting present. |
| Interactions |
|
Tabs: do not take within at least 1 hour after antacids or milk. |
| Adverse Reactions |
|
Abdominal discomfort, faintness, cramps; also supps: rectal burning. |
| How Supplied |
Tabs—25, 100, 150
Supp—16 |
| Additional Resources |
|
• Related Prescribing Note |
|
|
|
|
