Bisacodyl

The label describes bisacodyl for relief of occasional constipation and irregularity.

It says the product generally produces a bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours.

• Occasional constipation
• Irregularity

The label we reviewed does not describe how bisacodyl works.

This page covers the US label for bisacodyl tablets taken by mouth, with the dosing the label gives for adults and, where the label says so, children.

This is label-level information, not personal advice. Indian pack labels may differ, and your prescriber's instruction always comes first.

For adults and children 12 years and older, the label describes 1 to 3 tablets in a single daily dose, taken with a glass of water.

For children 6 to under 12 years, 1 tablet in a single daily dose is described. For children under 6, the label says to ask a doctor.

The label says not to chew or crush the tablet, and not to use it within 1 hour after taking an antacid or milk.

• 12 years and older: 1 to 3 tablets once daily
• 6 to under 12 years: 1 tablet once daily
• Under 6: ask a doctor
• Swallow whole with water

The label says not to use bisacodyl if you cannot swallow without chewing. Ask a doctor before use if you have stomach pain, nausea or vomiting, or a sudden change in bowel habits lasting more than 2 weeks.

Stop use and ask a doctor if you have rectal bleeding, fail to have a bowel movement, or need a laxative for more than 1 week.

If pregnant or breastfeeding, the label says to ask a health professional before use.

• Do not chew or crush
• Ask a doctor with stomach pain, nausea or vomiting
• Ask a doctor with bowel changes over 2 weeks
• Stop if rectal bleeding
• Do not use longer than 1 week without advice
• Ask before use in pregnancy or breastfeeding

• Antacids
• Milk
• The label says not to use bisacodyl within 1 hour after taking an antacid or milk.
• The label we reviewed does not describe other drug interactions.

No match in this label text. Ask your pharmacist about any medicine you take.

The label text we reviewed gives no storage temperature for this product.

Follow the storage line on your own pack, and keep medicines out of the reach of children.

We did not find bisacodyl in the Drugs Rules 1945 Schedule H, H1, X or G rows we checked, so we cannot state its Indian prescription status from our lists. Ask your pharmacist or doctor.

Bisacodyl is on the National List of Essential Medicines 2022. Listed forms include: Tablet 100 mg (page 94); Injection 20 mg/ mL (page 94); Tablet 5 mg (page 94); Suppository 5 mg (page 94); Granules/ Husk/ Powder (page 94).

NPPA lists ceiling prices for scheduled bisacodyl formulations. The table shows the rows we found. Check NPPA directly for the current list.

The Jan Aushadhi (PMBJP) list we checked has 3 product rows that mention bisacodyl. We did not capture prices for them.

NPPA ceiling prices set the most a seller can charge per unit for the listed formulations, before local taxes. They are ceilings, not the price you will always pay.

Jan Aushadhi lists bisacodyl products including Bisacodyl Tablets IP 5mg 5mg; Bisacodyl Suppositories IP 10mg 10mg; Bisacodyl Suppositories IP 5mg 5mg. We have not shown a price for them. Check the pack and the seller for the actual price.