Bisacodyl

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: 5 mg 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

See Also

• Constipation