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Revision as of 04:06, 1 August 2016
Administration
- Type: laxative
- Dosage Forms:
- Routes of Administration: Oral, suppository
- Common Trade Names: Ducolax
Adult Dosing
- 5-30mg PO daily
- 10mg suppository daily
Pediatric Dosing
- 6-11 yrs: 5mg or rectally daily
Special Populations
- Pregnancy Rating: A
- 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