Bisacodyl — Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient

Bisacodyl is an active pharmaceutical ingredient found in 3 FDA-approved drug products. Forms: SOLUTION; ORAL AND TABLET; DELAYED RELEASE, FOR SOLUTION, TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE. Routes: ORAL.

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Bisacodyl (3 brand names, 2 dosage forms, 1 route)

Available dosage forms: SOLUTION; ORAL AND TABLET; DELAYED RELEASE, FOR SOLUTION, TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE.

Routes of administration: ORAL.

Brand Names

  • HALFLYTELY
  • PEG-3350, SODIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE AND BISACODYL
  • POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350; SODIUM CHLORIDE; SODIUM BICARBONATE; POTASSIUM CHLORIDE; BISACODYL

Indications and Usage

for relief of occasional constipation (irregularity) this product generally produces bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours

Dosage and Administration

do not take more than directed take with a glass of water adults and children 12 years and over take 1 to 3 tablets in a single daily dose children 6 to under 12 years take 1 tablet in a single daily dose children under 6 years ask a doctor

⚠ Caution
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