Bisacodyl YSP Dosage & Drug Information

Bisacodyl YSP

bisacodyl

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Bisacodyl

Indications/Uses

Constipation.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult One 10-mg supp. Childn 4-10 yr One 5-mg supp.

Contraindications

Intestinal obstruction, acute surgical abdominal conditions eg, acute appendicitis, acute inflammatory bowel disease, undiagnosed abdominal symptoms.

Special Precautions

Inflammatory bowel disease, rectal fissures, ulcerated haemorrhoids. Prolonged use. Childn.

Adverse Reactions

Abdominal cramps, local irritation.

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MIMS Class

Laxatives, Purgatives

ATC Classification

A06AB02 - bisacodyl ; Belongs to the class of contact laxatives.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Bisacodyl YSP supp 10 mg

Packing/Price

10 × 10's

Form

Bisacodyl YSP supp 5 mg

Packing/Price

10 × 10's

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