BISCOLAX

Drug Name: BISCOLAX

BISCOLAX DESCRIPTION:
BISACODYL - RECTAL SUPPOSITORY (biss-ACK-oh-dill)

COMMON BISCOLAX BRAND NAME(S):
Dulcolax, Fleet Bisacodyl, Magic Bullet

BISCOLAX SIDE EFFECTS:
BISCOLAX may cause stomach ache, cramping, weakness, sweating, irritation of the rectal area, diarrhea, or dizziness. Notify your doctor if you experience: chest pain, fainting, rectal bleeding, lack of bowel movements. Frequent use of laxatives can cause dehydration and loss of essential nutrients. Symptoms include muscle cramps, muscle weakness or dizziness. Maintain an adequate fluid intake while using BISCOLAX. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

HOW TO USE BISCOLAX:
BISCOLAX: To use the suppository, unwrap it and moisten it slightly in lukewarm water. Lie on your left side with the right knee slightly bent. Insert the suppository into the rectum with your finger. If possible, avoid a bowel movement for 10 to 15 minutes to allow the medication to work.

BISCOLAX USES:
BISCOLAX is a stimulant laxative. It acts by irritating the digestive tract and stimulates intestinal activity. It is used to treat constipation or to clean out the intestinal tract before bowel examinations or bowel surgery.

BISCOLAX PRECAUTIONS:
Do not use bisacodyl without consulting your doctor if you have: severe nausea, vomiting, gastritis, other stomach or intestinal problems, recent abdominal surgery, rectal bleeding, vitamin/mineral deficiencies, appendicitis, allergy to bisacodyl. If the patient is under 6 years of age, consult child's doctor before using BISCOLAX. Before using bisacodyl, tell your doctor if you are pregnant. It is not known if bisacodyl passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor if you are breast-feeding.

BISCOLAX OVERDOSE:
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. This medicine may be harmful if swallowed. If you or someone you know may have taken this medicine by mouth, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

BISCOLAX NOTES:
Laxatives should only be used temporarily until normal bowel habits return. Prolonged use can lead to laxative dependence. To prevent constipation: drink 4 to 6 glasses of water daily, include bulk or roughage in your diet, and exercise regularly.

MISSED BISCOLAX DOSE:
If you miss a dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double the dose.

BISCOLAX STORAGE:
Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from moisture and sunlight. Do not store in the bathroom.