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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