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==Administration==
*Type: laxative
*Dosage Forms:
*Routes of Administration: Oral, suppository
*Common Trade Names: Ducolax

==Adult Dosing==
*5-30 mg PO daily
*10mg suppository daily

==Pediatric Dosing==
*6-11 yrs: 5mg or rectally daily
==Special Populations==
*[[Drug Ratings in Pregnancy|Pregnancy Rating]]: A
*[[Lactation risk categories|Lactation risk]]: infant risk cannot be ruled out
===Renal Dosing===
*Adult:
*Pediatric:
===Hepatic Dosing===
*Adult:
*Pediatric:

==Contraindications==
*Allergy to class/drug
*Appendicitis
*Bowel obstruction
*Gastroenteritis
==Adverse Reactions==
===Serious===
*Colonic atony
===Common===
*Abdominal discomfort/colic, diarrhea, proctitis (with suppository use)
==Pharmacology==
*Half-life: 
*Metabolism: 
*Excretion: 

==Mechanism of Action==
*Stimulates peristalsis via parasympathetic reflexes
==Comments==

==See Also==
*[[Constipation]]
==References==
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