This occurs because the body becomes dependent on bisacodyl to perform bowel movements and becomes unable to move matter through the bowels without the drug. Patients who use Bisacodyl for longer than recommended may experience a partial or total loss of normal bowel functions. Like most other laxatives, bisacodyl is intended for short-term use. Enema kits that include bisacodyl in combination with monobasic or dibasic sodium phosphate may cause metabolic problems such as hypernatremia, hypophosphatemia, and hypocalcemia in patients with impaired renal functioning.ĭrugs containing bisacodyl tannex can cause liver damage after prolonged use because of the tannic acid in this particular formulation. Suppositories or suspensions administered rectally can cause a burning sensation or irritation of the rectal area in some users.
Patients using bisacodyl or bisacodyl-containing medications in pill or tablet form might experience vomiting and gastric irritation if the coating of the tablet or pill gets damaged. Allergies to bisacodyl manifest themselves as hives, rashes, itching, tightness in the chest, difficulty breathing and swelling of the lips, tongue, mouth or face. Some patients may experience an allergic reaction to the drug. Specific side effects caused by bisacodyl include stomach discomfort, nausea, cramping, faintness, diarrhea, fluid depletion, electrolyte depletion and gastrointestinal irritation. Three variant formulations of multi-ingredient bisacodyl/sodium biphosphate/sodium phosphate systemic drugs are: Multi-ingredient bisacodyl/magnesium citrate systemic medications include these brands: The only multi-ingredient bisacodyl/polyethylene glycol 3350/potassium chloride/sodium bicarbonate/sodium chloride systemic drug is the branded medication named HalfLytely and Bisacodyl. It is also marketed under the following brand names when sold as a drug in which it is the only active ingredient : Bisacodyl's brand namesīisacodyl is available as a generic drug under its own name. These drugs are available over the counter and are intended for short-term use only. It is available both as a single active ingredient laxative or as part of medications containing multiple active ingredients. It works directly on the bowel muscles and the nerves to induce a bowel movement.
0 kommentar(er)
