Bisacodyl-FPO
Country of origin: Russia
Pharm-Group: Synthetic laxatives
Manufacturers: Obolensk Pharmaceutical Enterprise (Russia)
International name: Bisacodyl
Synonyms: Apo-Bisacodyl, Bisadil, Bisacodyl, Bisacodyl-Acri, Bisacodyl-Nizhpharm, Bisacodyl-Hemofarm, Dulcolax, Laxacodil, Laxatin, Laxbene, Pirilax, Stadalax international
Dosage forms: film-coated enteric tablets 5 mg
Composition: Active ingredient - Bisacodyl.
Indications for use: Chronic constipation of various etiologies, bowel cleansing before diagnostic and surgical interventions.
Contraindications: Hypersensitivity, strangulated hernia, intestinal obstruction, spastic constipation, hemorrhoids, acute inflammatory diseases of the abdominal organs, bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract and uterine, cystitis, infancy (up to 1 year). Restrictions on use: Liver and/or kidney failure, pregnancy.
Side effects: Dyspeptic disorders, pain in the epigastrium or throughout the entire abdominal area, allergic reactions.
Interaction: No data available.
Overdose: Manifested by diarrhea with loss of large amounts of fluid and electrolytes (muscle weakness, cramps). Treatment: symptomatic.
Special instructions: No data available.
Literature: Encyclopedia of Medicines 2004