Bisakodil (When ATH A06AB02)

When ATH:
A06AB02

Characteristic.

White or white with a slightly yellowish white crystalline powder. Practically insoluble in water.

Pharmacological action.
Laxative.

Application.

Chronic constipation of various etiologies, due to hypotension and sluggish motility of the colon, incl. the elderly, in bedridden patients, postoperatively, after childbirth; Regulation stool hemorrhoids, proctitis, anal fissures; purgation in the preoperative, preparation of the colon to the instrumental and radiological studies.

Contraindications.

Hypersensitivity, strangulated hernia, ileus, spastic constipation, Acute Hemorrhoids, acute proctitis, acute inflammatory diseases of the abdominal cavity, peritonitis, abdominal pain of unknown origin, bleeding from the gastrointestinal tract, uterine bleeding, cystitis, violations of water-electrolyte balance, cancer tolstoj Kiska (suppository), Children up to age 6 years (tablets).

Restrictions apply.

Hepatic and / or renal failure, suspicion of inflammatory bowel disease, pregnancy, lactation.

Side effects.

Diarrhoeal disorders, flatulence, cramping epigastric or across the abdomen, allergic reactions, diarrhea, which may be accompanied by dehydration and impaired water and electrolyte balance (muscular weakness, convulsions, decrease in blood pressure); in the application of high doses or long-term employment — atony bowel; pain in the anal area (suppository).

Cooperation.

Simultaneous long reception of bisacodyl in large doses with cardiac glycosides may increase as a result of their actions hypokalemia. At the same time taking bisacodyl with diuretics and corticosteroids may increase hypokalemia.

Overdose.

Symptoms: diarrhea with loss of large amounts of fluid and electrolytes (muscular weakness, convulsions, heart disorder, hypotension).

Treatment: symptomatic.

Dosing and Administration.

Inside, before bedtime, if necessary, can be taken as 30 minutes before breakfast; the single dose for adults is 5-10 mg, insufficient effect and the absence of side effects dose may be increased to 15 mg.

Rectal (suppozitorii), for adults is 10-20 mg (1-2 Supp.) per day.

Doses for children are set depending on the age.

In preparation for intervention or diagnostic studies on the evening before the inside is assigned to 10-20 mg morning and manipulation is injected 10 mg (1 supp.).

Precautions.

Bisacodyl should not be used for a long time. Tablets should not be taken simultaneously with alkaline agents (soda, mineral water), milk and antacids (perhaps premature dissolution of the tablets and membrane irritation of the stomach and duodenum). If you have nausea, vomiting and stomach pain should not be taken into bisacodyl.

Cooperation