Drug Details
Generic Name:
Common Brands:
Dulcolax, Correctol, Carter’s Little Pills, Feen-A-Mint, and Fleet Stimulant Laxative
Availability:
Over-the-counter
Therapeutic Class:
Stimulant laxatives
Forms:
Tablet and rectal suppository
Administration:
Oral administration by mouth, for rectal use
Therapeutic Uses:
To treat constipation
To empty the bowels before certain surgical procedures
Controlled Status:
Not a controlled substance
Bisacodyl Drug Class
Bisacodyl (bis-ah-koh-dil) belongs to a group of drugs called stimulant laxatives.
Bisacodyl Age Range
Bisacodyl is approved for use in adults and children.
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