| Category of Drug | Bisacodyl is an Antidiarrhoeals and Laxatives drug |
| Mechanism of Action | |
| Indications | Bisacodyl is used for 1. Constipation |
| Well Known Pharmaceutical Brands | |
| Available dosage forms | 1. TABLETS 2. SUPPOSITORIES |
| Dose | |
| Contraindications | 1. Intestinal obstruction 2. Acute surgical abdominal conditions 3. Acute inflammatory bowel disease 4.severe dehydration 5. faecal impaction 6. chronic use |
| Precautions | 1. Excessive use of stimulant laxatives can cause diarrhoea and related effects such as hypokalaemia 2. Prolonged use may be justifiable in some circumstances 3. Don’t give antacid within 1 hour 4. Pregnancy 5. Inflammatory bowel disease 6. Pre-existing heart disease or bowel disease allergies 7. Interactions |
| Adverse Effects | 1. Tablets- griping 2. Suppositories-local irritation 3. Fainting 4. Dizziness 5. Soreness in the anal region due to suppository leakage 6. Abdominal discomfort 7. Electrolyte imbalance |
| Pregnancy Category | B |
