What is bisacodyl?

Bisacodyl is a short -term laxative used to treat occasional congestion seizures. This drug can also be used to empty the intestines before various medical procedures or surgery. Bisacodyl is available with or without a prescription and comes in the form of a tablet, suppository or enema. The patient should tell a doctor about any current drugs used because some medicines such as Aspirin may respond negatively to Bisacodyl. Potential side effects Bisacodyl may include stomach pain, nausea or diarrhea.

Bisacodyl tablets are usually taken night before medical procedure or examination and tend to produce bowel movement with six to eight hours. These tablets should be swallowed whole and should never be crushed or chewed. These tablets should not be used within one hour of using antacid or drinking milk. If the procedure known as the enema with the bary was planned, the patient should not be used after the receipt of this.

BisosaCodyl suppositories generally produce intestinal movement within 15 minutes to one hour. Population is removed from the packaging and then soaked in warm water. The patient then lies on the left side with his knees pulled towards the chest. The background is then gently inserted into the rectum and is held in place before release. After inserting the suppository, the patient should thoroughly wash his hands.

enemas containing bisacodyl usually produce the bowel movement in five minutes. Before removing the protective tip, the patient should shake the bottle. The enema is used in almost the same way as the suppository, while the patient gently pressed the bottle until most of the liquid is released into the rectum. The contents of the bottle should be held inside the rectum as long as possible. Correct hand washing should be a tilter.

Some mild side effects of this type of drug are common. Stomach cramps or pain may occur when the medicine begins to work and should be retrievedAT, as soon as the bowel movement is reached. When the intestines begin to move, nausea or weakness may also be present. These symptoms should disappear after the intestines move. If the symptoms are serious or persist after the intestines are emptied or if the intestines are not moved after using this drug, the doctor should be consulted immediately.