Bisacodyl

Chemical formula: C₂₂H₁₉NO₄  Molecular mass: 361.391 g/mol  PubChem compound: 2391

Therapeutic indications

Bisacodyl is indicated for:

Relief of constipation

Population group: only adolescents (12 years - 18 years old) , adults (18 years old or older)

  • Short term relief of constipation.
  • Constipation, either chronic or of recent onset, whenever a stimulant laxative is required.

For this indication, competent medicine agencies globally authorize below treatments (click for details):

Bowel clearance before surgery

Population group: only adolescents (12 years - 18 years old) , adults (18 years old or older)

Bowel clearance before surgery or radiological investigation. Replacement of the evacuant enema in all its indications.

For this indication, competent medicine agencies globally authorize below treatments (click for details):

Contraindications

Bisacodyl is contraindicated in the following cases:

Ileus, intestinal obstruction, appendicitis, acute inflammatory bowel diseases, nausea, vomiting, severe abdominal pain

at least one of
Intestinal obstruction
Acute appendicitis
Inflammatory bowel disease
Abdominal pain
Nausea
Vomiting

Severe dehydration

Severe dehydration

Rectal tears, ulcerative proctitis

at least one of
Fissure and fistula of anal and rectal regions
Chronic ulcerative proctitis

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