How long does bisacodyl take to work?
Bisacodyl works by encouraging the muscles in your bowel to move stools through your body. This helps you to go to the toilet. Tablets usually have an effect within 10-12 hours. Suppositories will take between 10-60 minutes to work, but usually have their effect within 30 minutes.
Is bisacodyl a laxative or stool softener?
Bisacodyl is used to treat constipation. It may also be used to clean out the intestines before a bowel examination/surgery. Bisacodyl is known as a stimulant laxative. It works by increasing the movement of the intestines, helping the stool to come out.
When is the best time to take bisacodyl?
Take one or two 5 mg tablets with a water drink (do not take with milk). Bisacodyl tablets take approximately 10-12 hours to work; therefore, they are best taken at bedtime. Do not chew or break down the tablets. Instead of taking tablets, a suppository may be used.
Are bisacodyl and Dulcolax the same?
Bisacodyl is available under the following different brand names: Dulcolax, Correctol, BisacEvac, Bisacolax, Codulax, Alophen, Feen A Mint, Fleet Stimulant Laxative, Laxit, Modane, and Dulcolax for Women.
What are the side effects of bisacodyl?
The most common side effects are feeling sick (nausea), diarrhoea, stomach pain or cramps. Only give bisacodyl to children and young people if a doctor or pharmacist recommends it. Do not take bisacodyl tablets or use bisacodyl suppositories every day for more than 5 days.
Can I drink water after taking bisacodyl?
Avoid drinking large amounts of water while you are using this medicine. Follow your doctor’s instructions about the type and amount of liquids you should drink. Drinking too much liquid can be unsafe while you are using bisacodyl and PEG-3350. Avoid taking antacids within 1 hour before you take the bisacodyl tablets.
Why is bisacodyl taken at night?
How should this medicine be used? Bisacodyl comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It is usually taken the evening before a bowel movement is desired. Bisacodyl normally causes a bowel movement within 6 to 12 hours.
Who should not take bisacodyl?
3. Who can and cannot take bisacodyl
- ever had an allergic reaction to bisacodyl or any other medicine.
- signs of dehydration – these include peeing less than usual or having dark, strong-smelling pee.
- severe stomach pain and you are feeling or being sick (nausea or vomiting)
Is it OK to take bisacodyl everyday?
These findings suggest that bisacodyl at 10 mg daily is an effective treatment for patients with chronic constipation. Clearly, some of the patients could have been managed adequately with a lower dose.
How safe is bisacodyl?
Bisacodyl has been reviewed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and is safe and effective when used according to directions on the Drug Facts label. Suppositories are for rectal use only. Oral products should be swallowed whole. Do not chew or crush the medicine.
Why is bisacodyl given at night?
Can you take bisacodyl in the morning?
It is recommended that you take Dulcolax® Tablets when you can allow 6 to 12 hours for the product to work. You may find that it is most convenient to take the product about 30 to 60 minutes before your normal bedtime in order to produce a bowel movement in the morning.