Review the side-effects of Bisacodyl as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Gastrointestinal - Mild cramps, nausea, diarrhea, abdominal discomfort, stomach and intestinal irritation, faintness, irritation or burning in the rectum (from suppositories and enemas).
Alophen, Bisac-Evac, Bisco-Lax, Carters Little Pills, Correctol, Doxidan Tablet, Dulcolax Laxative, Evac-U-Gen, Ex-lax Ultra, Feen-A-Mint, Fleet Bisacodyl, Gen Lax, Gentlax Tablet, Gentle Laxative, Laxative Gentle Suppositories, Magic Bullet, Modane, Veracolate.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Gastrointestinal - Mild cramps, nausea, diarrhea, abdominal discomfort, stomach and intestinal irritation, faintness, irritation or burning in the rectum (from suppositories and enemas).
Other Precautions :
Avoid taking additional stool softeners.Drug Name : Bisacodyl
Bisacodyl(Alophen) generic is a stimulant laxative, prescribed for constipation. It increases intestinal activities to cause bowel movements.Brand Names or Trade Names of Bisacodyl
India :
DavaIndia Bisacodyl 5mg Tablet |
Bisacodyl |
Bisacodyl -5 |
Bidlax -5 |
Bisacodyl |
Julax - M |
Saflax |
Bo Lax |
Swilax |
Orcolax |
Bisariv |
Unilax |
Baxative |
Julax (10 mg) |
Dulcolax |
Conlax |
Conlax (10 mg) |
Junifree -RDS |
Baxative (5 mg) |
Dulcolax (Susp 5mg)
International :
Alophen, Bisac-Evac, Bisco-Lax, Carters Little Pills, Correctol, Doxidan Tablet, Dulcolax Laxative, Evac-U-Gen, Ex-lax Ultra, Feen-A-Mint, Fleet Bisacodyl, Gen Lax, Gentlax Tablet, Gentle Laxative, Laxative Gentle Suppositories, Magic Bullet, Modane, Veracolate.