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Stool Softener/Laxative and Acute surgical abdomen

Result of checking the interaction of drug Stool Softener/Laxative and disease Acute surgical abdomen for safety when used together.

Check result:

Stool Softener/Laxative <> Acute surgical abdomen

Relevance: 23.07.2019 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug use in presence of concomitant diseases.

Consumer:

The use of stimulant laxatives is contraindicated in patients with or who may have acute surgical abdomen or appendicitis. These patients may be candidates for emergency surgery. Stimulant laxatives should also not be administered to patients with abdominal pain, particularly if the cause has not been determined.

References:

"Product Information. Dulcolax (bisacodyl)." Ciba Self-Medication Inc, Woodbridge, NJ.
"Product Information. Fleet Bisacodyl Enema (bisacodyl)." Fleet, Lynchburg, VA.

Stool Softener/Laxative

Generic Name: docusate / senna

Brand Name: Doc-Q-Lax, Doculax, Dok Plus, Gentlax S, Peri-Colace, Senna Plus, Senna S, Sennalax-S, Senokot S, SenoSol-SS, Medi-Laxx, Senna-Plus, Senna-S, Stool Softener/Laxative

Synonyms: Docusate and senna

What is Stool Softener/Laxative?