Warnings


What may interact with Bisacodyl?

-antacids
-h2-blockers like cimetidine, famotidine, nizatidine, and ranitidine
-proton pump inhibitors like esomeprazole, omeprazole, pantoprazole, and rabeprazole

What should I tell my health care provider before I take Bisacodyl?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions
-appendicitis
-persistent constipation
-stomach pain or blockage
-ulcerative colitis or other bowel disease
-an unusual or allergic reaction to bisacodyl, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant

What should I watch for while using Bisacodyl?

Do not use this medicine for longer than directed by your doctor or health care professional. This medicine can be habit-forming. Long-term use can make your body depend on the laxative for regular bowel movements, damage the bowel, cause malnutrition, and problems with the amounts of water and salts in your body. If your constipation keeps returning, check with your doctor or health care professional.

Do not take this medicine within 1 hour of taking antacids or eating dairy products like milk or yogurt. These items can destroy the protective coating on the tablets and increase stomach upset and cramps.

If you do not have a bowel movement within 12 hours after using this medicine or you experience rectal bleeding, contact your doctor or health care professional. These may be signs of a more serious condition.

Where should I keep my medicine?

Keep out of the reach of children.

Store at room temperature below 25 degrees C (77 degrees F). Protect from moisture. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.