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Dulcolax (Bisacodyl Tablets) and Acute surgical abdomen

Result of checking the interaction of drug Dulcolax (Bisacodyl Tablets) and disease Acute surgical abdomen for safety when used together.

Check result:

Dulcolax (Bisacodyl Tablets) <> 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.

Dulcolax (Bisacodyl Tablets)

Generic Name: bisacodyl

Brand Name: Dulcolax Laxative, Alophen, Bisac-Evac, Bisco-Lax, Carters Little Pills, Correctol, Doxidan Tablet, Ducodyl, Evac-u-gen, Ex-lax Ultra, Feen-A-Mint, Fleet Bisacodyl, Gen Lax, Magic Bullet, Veracolate, Dulcogen, Bisa-Plex, Bisolax, Gentle Laxative, Laxative Gentle Suppositories, Correct, Modane, Colax, Gentlax Tablet, Fematrol, Bisa-Lax, Dulcolax, Fleet Bisacodyl Enema

Synonyms: Dulcolax, Dulcolax Suppository

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