Bisacodyl-Nizhpharm, rectal 10 mg 10 pcs

How to take, the dosage

Rectally, once a day. The suppositories are inserted deep into the rectum.

Adults and children over 14 years: 10-20 mg (1-2 suppositories).

Children aged 8-14 years: 10 mg (1 suppository).

Children aged 2-7 years: 5 mg (1/2 suppository).

If the drug is prescribed for colon cleansing in preparation for surgery or abdominal X-ray examination, Bisacodyl is prescribed in the evening 10-20 mg (2-4 tablets) orally and in the morning 10 mg (1 suppository) rectally.

Special Instructions

Bisacodyl should not be used for long-term treatment of chronic constipation.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity, intestinal obstruction, strangulated hernia, acute inflammatory diseases of the abdominal cavity, peritonitis, bleeding from the gastrointestinal tract, metrorrhagia, cystitis, spastic constipation, acute proctitis, acute hemorrhoids, children under 8 years of age.

With caution

Hepatic and/or renal insufficiency.

Side effects

Allergic reactions, rectal irritation, intestinal colic, diarrhea, which can lead to excessive fluid and electrolyte loss and, consequently, to the development of muscle weakness, seizures, arterial hypotension.

Overdose

Symptoms: diarrhea, dehydration, water-electrolyte imbalance, hypokalemia, colon atony.

Treatment: symptomatic.

Pregnancy use

The drug is used with caution in pregnant and lactating women.

Similarities

Guttalax, Dulcolax, Bisacodyl