Country of origin: France, Boehringer Ingelheim Italy, Boehringer Ingelheim Germany
Pharm-Group: Synthetic laxatives
Manufacturers: Boehringer Ingelheim (France), Boehringer Ingelheim (Italy), Boehringer Ingelheim (Germany)
International name: Bisacodyl
Synonyms: Apo-Bisacodyl, Bisadil, Bisacodyl, Bisacodyl-Acri, Bisacodyl-Nizhpharm, Bisacodyl-FPO, Bisacodyl-Hemofarm, Laxacodil, Laksatin, Laxbene, Pirilax, Stadalax international
Dosage forms: 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