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  1. Mar 4, 2024 · Easy-to-read patient leaflet for Bisacodyl Suppositories. Includes indications, proper use, special instructions, precautions, and possible side effects. Skip to main content

  2. www.healthhub.sg › a-z › medicationsBisacodyl - HealthHub

    Jun 22, 2023 · Bisacodyl is available as both tablets and suppositories. This medicine is used to treat constipation. It may also be used to empty the colon before an X-ray examination of the abdomen or endoscopy (where a camera is used to examine the digestive tract) and before surgery.

  3. Bisacodyl Suppository, Rectal - Uses, Side Effects, and More. Common Brand (S): Dulcolax , fleet bisacodyl , magic bullet. Generic Name (S): bisacodyl. Uses. Precautions. Uses. This product...

  4. Oct 1, 2023 · Dulcolax is used to treat constipation or to empty the bowels before surgery, colonoscopy, x-rays, or other intestinal medical procedure. Dulcolax tablets generally produce a bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours. Dulcolax suppositories generally produces bowel movements in 15 minutes to 1 hour.

  5. Bisacodyl comes as a tablet and a suppository (a medicine that you push gently into your anus). The tablets and suppositories are available on prescription. Small packs are available to buy from supermarkets (up to 20 tablets).

  6. www.singhealth.com.sg › patient-care › medicineBisacodyl - SingHealth

    Sep 30, 2019 · Bisacodyl is used to treat constipation. It is available in both tablets and suppositories forms. It may also be used to empty the colon before an X-ray examination of the abdomen (including stomach and intestines) or endoscopy (where a camera is used to examine the digestive tract) and before surgery. Tablets may take up to 12 hours to work.

  7. Bisacodyl Suppositories. What is this medication? BISACODYL (bis a KOE dill) treats occasional constipation. It works by helping the muscles in your intestines move stool. This helps produce a bowel movement. It belongs to a group of medications called laxatives.

  8. Rectal bisacodyl comes as a suppository and enema to use rectally. It is usually used at the time that a bowel movement is desired. The suppositories usually cause a bowel movement within 15 to 60 minutes and the enema within 5 to 20 minutes.

  9. Sep 20, 2023 · Bisacodyl taken by mouth should produce a bowel movement within 6 to 12 hours. Bisacodyl used in the rectum can produce much faster results. You should have a bowel movement within 15 to 60 minutes after using a rectal suppository, or within 5 to 20 minutes after using the rectal enema.

  10. Drugs & Medications. Biscolax 10 Mg Rectal Suppository - Uses, Side Effects, and More. Generic Name (S): bisacodyl. Uses. This product is used to treat constipation. However, milder...