Drug information
Bisacodyl tablet 5 mg (EMULAX) Click to listen highlighted text! Bisacodyl tablet 5 mg (EMULAX)
Indications
1.Relieve constipation.
2.Bowel evacuation for preparation of bowel for procedure. Click to listen highlighted text! Indications 1.Relieve constipation. 2.Bowel evacuation for preparation of bowel for procedure.
Contraindications and precautions
1.Do not use if you had an allergic reaction to this medication or its components.
2.Be especially careful for use in children under 6 years of age.
3.Do not use in patients with intestinal obstruction, acute gastroenteritis, or ulcerative colitis.
4.Use this medication cautiously in pregnant women or lactating women as safety data are not established. Click to listen highlighted text! Contraindications and precautions 1.Do not use if you had an allergic reaction to this medication or its components. 2.Be especially careful for use in children under 6 years of age. 3.Do not use in patients with intestinal obstruction, acute gastroenteritis, or ulcerative colitis. 4.Use this medication cautiously in pregnant women or lactating women as safety data are not established.
Recommendations of drug use
Adult: 2 tablets before bedtime. Children over 6 years old: 1 tablet before bedtime.
Should be taken on an empty stomach. Swallow the tablet whole. Do not chew or crush it.
Do not take within 1 hour of antacids, milk or other dairy products.
The medication should be taken only when needed. Regular use of this medication can lead to dependence because of failure to have bowel movement. So you cannot defecate if you don't take the medication. Click to listen highlighted text! Recommendations of drug use Adult: 2 tablets before bedtime. Children over 6 years old: 1 tablet before bedtime. Should be taken on an empty stomach. Swallow the tablet whole. Do not chew or crush it. Do not take within 1 hour of antacids, milk or other dairy products. The medication should be taken only when needed. Regular use of this medication can lead to dependence because of failure to have bowel movement. So you cannot defecate if you dont take the medication.
Adverse Reactions
This medication may cause abdominal pain, abdominal discomfort, severe exhaustion resulted from dehydration.
It may not be necessary to discontinue the medication.
If the symptoms are severe, seek medical advice. Click to listen highlighted text! Adverse Reactions This medication may cause abdominal pain, abdominal discomfort, severe exhaustion resulted from dehydration. It may not be necessary to discontinue the medication. If the symptoms are severe, seek medical advice.
Drug storage
Store in a dry place protected from heat and light; in original container. Click to listen highlighted text! Drug storage Store in a dry place protected from heat and light; in original container.
The above information is drug information used for patient self-care only.
If you have any inquiries, please ask your physicians or pharmacists. Click to listen highlighted text! The above information is drug information used for patient self-care only. If you have any inquiries, please ask your physicians or pharmacists.
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