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Bisacodyl

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Wexner SD, Beck DE, Baron TH, Fanelli RD, Hyman N, Shen B, Wasco KE (June 2006). "A consensus document on bowel preparation before colonoscopy: prepared by a task force from the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS), the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE), and the
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When bisacodyl is administered orally, it is usually taken at breakfast. Oral administration is known to produce no action for more than eight hours and then to work suddenly and relatively quickly. This is especially true if more than 10 mg is taken at one time. Normally, the dosage is 5 or
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When administered rectally in suppository form, it is usually effective in 15 to 60 minutes. For optimal use, if used as a suppository, it is recommended that bisacodyl be given after breakfast to synchronize with the
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10 mg, but up to 30 mg can be taken for complete cleansing of the bowel before a procedure.
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to produce a bowel movement. It is typically prescribed for relief of episodic and chronic
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is negligible; stimulant laxatives mainly promote evacuation of the colon.
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primarily in the feces, systemically absorbed drug is excreted in the urine
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containing a 10 mg delivered dose of liquid bisacodyl.
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4,4'-(pyridin-2-ylmethylene)bis(4,1-phenylene) diacetate
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Index

Biscodyl


Trade names
AHFS
Drugs.com
Monograph
MedlinePlus
a601027
Pregnancy
category

Routes of
administration

By mouth
ATC code
A06AB02
WHO
A06AG02
WHO
Legal status
WARNING
Over-the-counter
Pharmacokinetic
Bioavailability
Metabolism
CYP450
Elimination half-life
Excretion
IUPAC name
CAS Number
603-50-9
PubChem

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