RELIABLE GENTLE LAXATIVE

Drug Name: RELIABLE GENTLE LAXATIVE

RELIABLE GENTLE LAXATIVE DESCRIPTION:
BISACODYL - RECTAL SUPPOSITORY (biss-ACK-oh-dill)

COMMON RELIABLE GENTLE LAXATIVE BRAND NAME(S):
Dulcolax, Fleet Bisacodyl, Magic Bullet

RELIABLE GENTLE LAXATIVE SIDE EFFECTS:
RELIABLE GENTLE LAXATIVE 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 RELIABLE GENTLE LAXATIVE. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

HOW TO USE RELIABLE GENTLE LAXATIVE:
RELIABLE GENTLE LAXATIVE: 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.

RELIABLE GENTLE LAXATIVE USES:
RELIABLE GENTLE LAXATIVE 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.

RELIABLE GENTLE LAXATIVE 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 RELIABLE GENTLE LAXATIVE. 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.

RELIABLE GENTLE LAXATIVE 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.

RELIABLE GENTLE LAXATIVE 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 RELIABLE GENTLE LAXATIVE DOSE:
If you miss a dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double the dose.

RELIABLE GENTLE LAXATIVE 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.