Dulcolax

Bisa.codyl, 4,4 -(2-PyridyLmethylene)bisphenol diacetate [603-50-9] (Dulcolax) (9) is a white to off-white crystalline powder ia which particles of 50 p.m dia predominate. It is very soluble ia water, freely soluble ia chloroform and alcohol, soluble ia methanol and ben2ene, and slightly soluble ia diethyl ether. Bisacodyl may be prepared from 2-pyridine-carboxaldehyde by condensation with phenol and the aid of a dehydrant such as sulfuric acid. The resulting 4,4 -(pyridyLmethylene)diphenol is esterified by treatment with acetic anhydride and anhydrous sodium acetate. Crystallisation is from ethanol. [Pg.201]

Bisacodyl (Dulcolax)—Do not chew tiie tablets or take them within 1 hour of taking antacids or milk. [Pg.484]

Dulcolax (Boehringer Ing.) Florisan (Boehringer Ing.) Laxagetten (ct-Arzneimittel)... [Pg.250]

Vinco (OTW) Vinco-Abfuhrperlen (OTW)-comb. numerous combination preparations Contalax (3M Sante) Dulcolax (Boehringer Ing.) Pilules Dupuis (Synthdlabo)-comb. [Pg.251]

Vencoll (Maruko)-comb. Dulcolax (Novartis Consumer)... [Pg.251]

Bisacodyl (Dulcolax, 5-10 mg orally (tabs) or rectally Second-line agent after bulk laxatives... [Pg.728]

Bethanechol (U recholine) Biperiden (Akineton) Bisacodyl (Dulcolax)... [Pg.8]

Bicol, Broxalax, Durolax, Dulcolax, Laxanin, Laxbene,... [Pg.335]

Various, Dulcolax Milk of Magnesia (Boehringer Ingelheim), Phillips Milk of Magnesia, Phillips Concentrated Milk of Magnesia (Sterling Health)... [Pg.1347]

Various, Dulcolax (Boehringer Ingelheim), D.O.S., Genasoft (Goldline Consumer), Phillip s Liqui-Gels (Bayer Consumer), Stool Softener (Rugby)... [Pg.1398]

Bisacodyl (Dulcolax) causes colonic contraction and inhibits water absorption in the small and large intestine. [Pg.476]

OTC Alophen, Dulcolax, Fleet, Gentlax, Modane, Veracolate Chemical Class Diphenylmethane derivative... [Pg.142]

Long-term use of stimulant laxatives bisacodyl (Dulcolax), cascara sagrada, and Neoloid except in the presence of opiate analgesic use May exacerbate bowel dysfunction. High... [Pg.1392]

It is indicated in all forms of constipation, e.g. in bedridden patients, due to change of food or environment, illness or digestive disorders relief of evacuation in painful conditions such as haemorrhoids pre and postoperatively pre-paration for barium enema preparation of colon for proctosigmoidoscopy. Dose DULCOLAX 5-15 mg HS oral and suppository (5-10 mg). [Pg.254]

Oral 12 mg capsules Bisacodyl (generic, Dulcolax, others)... [Pg.1336]

Stimulant laxatives Bisacodyl, 5-15 mg daily. Senna, dosage varies, consult product labeling Correctol, Dulcolax, Ex-Lax, Senokot, various generic Stimulant laxative actions include direct irritation of intestinal mucosa or stimulation of the myenteric plexus, resulting in peristalsis. These agents may also cause alteration of fluid and electrolyte absorption, resulting in luminal fluid accumulation and bowel evacuation. [Pg.1347]

Bisacodyl (Dulcolax) [OTC] [Stimulant Laxative] Uses Consti-pation preop bowel prep Action Stimulates peristalsis Dose Adults. 5-15 mg PO or 10 mg PR PRN Peds. <2y 5 mg PR PRN >2 y 5 mg PO or 10 mg PR PRN (do not chew tabs or give w/in 1 h of antacids or milk) Caution [B, ] Contra Acute abd or bowel obst, appendicitis, gastroenteritis Disp Tabs, supp, enema soln... [Pg.90]

Nalidixic acid (l-ethyl-7-methyl-l.8-naphtlmdine-4-one-3-carboxylic add), many tradenames (e.g.. Nalidicron ), is an antibacterial. Bisacodyl [4,4 -(2-pyridylmethylene)diphenol diacetate], tradename Dulcolax, is a laxative. [Pg.1387]

Dulcolax Docusate sodium X X Knl No. 40. Yellow No 6 Yellow No.10 Sorbitol ... [Pg.602]

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