Bisacodyl-Hemofarm

Country of origin - Yugoslavia
Pharm-Group - Synthetic laxatives

Manufacturers - Hemofarm concern A.D. (Yugoslavia)
International name - Bisacodyl
Synonyms - Apo-Bisacodyl, Bisadil, Bisacodyl, Bisacodyl-Acri, Bisacodyl-Nizhpharm, Bisacodyl-FPO, Dulcolax, Laxacodil, Laxatin, Laxbene, Pirilax, Stadalax international
Dosage forms - 5 mg suppositories, 5 mg tablets, 10 mg suppositories
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