Enema and suppositories.

May enhance absorption of laxatives.hence should be given 2 hrs prior.

Constipation

Bitter taste,throat irritation,nausea,rash.

Prolonged use may lead to diarrhoea.

Discolours urine and may interfere with urinary diagnostic tests.

Enema and suppositories: Hypersensitivity reaction

Known hypersens.

Spastic constipation,intestinal obstruction.Electrolyte imbalance hypokalaemia in particular.

Special precautions:

Prolonged indiscriminate use may lead to habituation.

Employ lowest effective dose for re-establishment of bowel function.

Prescription and/or supervision by physician required when treatment exceeds 1 mth.,after abdominal surgery, in children below 6 yrs,during pregnancy.

Indication-

Constipation-

Dosage:

Adults - 50 to 500mg Children( 6 to 12 years)- 40 to 120mg

Children(3 to 6 years)- 20 to 60mg Children(Less than 3)- 10 to 40mg

Refer- BISACODYL LAXATIVES