for relief of constipation and for the management of neurogenic bowel dysfunction. Bisacodyl is a diphenylmethane derivative and was first used as a laxative in 1953 due to its similarity to dulcolax dragees reimport [1].Contents [hide]1 Available forms2 dulcolax dragees reimport References4 External links[edit] Available formsBisacodyl links[edit].

searchBisacodylSystematic (IUPAC) name[4-[(4-acetyloxyphenyl)-pyridin-2-yl-methyl]phenyl] acetateIdentifiersCAS number 603-50-9ATC code A06AB02PubChem 2391Chemical dataFormula C22H19NO4Mol. mass 361.39Pharmacokinetic dataBioavailability dulcolax dragees reimport Hepatic CYP450Half life 16 HoursExcretion primarily in the faeces, systemically absorbed drug is excreted in the morning. This is due to dulcolax dragees reimport similarity to phenolphthalein [1].Contents dulcolax dragees reimport Available forms2 Administration3 References4 External links[edit] Available formsBisacodyl is sold under the trade names Dulcolax, Fleet, dulcolax dragees reimport Correctol, Carter's dulcolax dragees reimport Pills as well as generically. It is typically prescribed for relief of constipation and for the management of neurogenic bowel dysfunction. Bisacodyl is also sometimes used before and after a colonoscopy.[1][edit] dulcolax dragees reimport Wexner, SD; Beck, DE; Baron, TH; Fanelli, RD; Hyman, N; Shen, dulcolax dragees reimport Wasco, KE; American Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES)".

Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE), and the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES)".