Femilax? [OTC]

Related terms

Brand Names: U.S.: Alophen? [OTC];Bisac-EvacT [OTC];BiscolaxT [OTC];Correctol? Tablets [OTC];DacodylT [OTC];Doxidan? [OTC];Dulcolax? [OTC];ex-lax? Ultra [OTC];FemilaxT [OTC];Fleet? Bisacodyl [OTC];Fleet? Stimulant Laxative [OTC];Veracolate? [OTC]
Brand Names: Canada: Apo-Bisacodyl? [OTC];Bisacodyl-Odan [OTC];Bisacolax [OTC];Carter's Little Pills? [OTC];Codulax [OTC];Dulcolax? [OTC];PMS-Bisacodyl [OTC];ratio-Bisacodyl [OTC];Silver Bullet Suppository [OTC];Soflax [OTC];The Magic Bullett [OTC];Woman's Laxative [OTC]

Uses

It is used to treat hard stools (constipation).
Bisacodyl raises activity in the bowel.

Dosing

How to take
Drink lots of noncaffeine liquids unless told to drink less liquid by your doctor.
Oral:
Take at bedtime.
Take with food to stop an upset stomach.
Swallow whole. Do not chew, break, or crush.
Rectal:
Use suppository rectally.

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