The drug "Bisacodyl" (Nizhpharm) is available in the form of suppositories (rectal) and dragees for oral administration. The medicine has a laxative effect.
Suppositories "Bisacodyl" (the instruction contains such information) when dissolved, cause irritation of the intestinal mucosa. The drug has a carminative effect, which is due to an increase in the production of mucus in the large intestine, as well as an increase and acceleration of its peristalsis. With oral administration, the effect is noted after several hours. Suppositories "Bisacodyl" (instructions indicate this) are valid for the first hour after administration.
The drug is indicated for constipation after childbirth, surgical interventions and constipation associated with weak peristalsis and hypotension in the large intestine, especially in elderly patients. Suppositories "Bisacodyl" instruction recommends to regulate the stool with anal fissures, hemorrhoids, as well as proctitis. The drug is used in preparation for operations, radiological or instrumental research activities.
The medication "Bisacodyl". Instructions for use
Suppositories are administered rectally. Adults are prescribed 1-2 suppositories. For adolescents from fifteen to eighteen years of age, the dosage is as for adults. For children from eight to fourteen years of age, they are administered by suppository, from two to seven - by half of the suppository.
It is orally recommended to take the medicine before bedtime or in the morning before breakfast (half an hour). Children from two to seven years old are prescribed one tablet, from eight to fourteen - one or two, from fifteen years - up to three tablets per day.
When prescribing a medicine before an operation or a research event, two or four dragees are taken in the evening, and in the morning a suppository is administered.
Suppositories "Bisacodyl" (the instruction contains such information) can cause intestinal colic. In some cases, diarrhea develops, which provokes excessive loss of fluid and electrolytes. As a result of violations, arterial hypotension, muscle weakness, and a convulsive state develop. In addition, the occurrence of irritation in the anal area, inflammation in the rectum is likely. Pain, a feeling of heat, or bleeding in the anorectal region may be noted.
The medication is contraindicated in case of intestinal obstruction, acute inflammation of organs in the abdominal cavity, intestinal obstruction. The medicine is not prescribed for bleeding in the digestive system, uterine bleeding, acute proctitis. It is not recommended to use the drug "Bisacodyl" for acute hemorrhoids, cystitis, spastic constipation.
The drug is not recommended during pregnancy and lactation. However, in some cases (if indicated), it may be used. In this case, the expediency of using the medicine "Bisacodyl" is established only by the doctor. The condition of nursing and pregnant patients during the treatment period should be subject to systematic medical monitoring.
The drug "Bisacodyl" is not recommended for longer than a week. Prolonged use of the medication can cause addiction. In this case, the act of defecation will be carried out only after the use of a laxative medication.
With caution, the drug "Bisacodyl" is prescribed to patients with renal or hepatic pathologies.
Before administration of suppositories and after it should wash your hands.
When an overdose occurs, diarrhea, spastic pain with the loss of a significant amount of electrolytes and fluid. At the same time, cramps and muscle weakness are noted.
The shelf life of suppositories is three years. Do not use the drug after this period.
Before using Bisacodyl suppositories, you should study the annotation and consult your doctor.