Alophen

Name: Alophen Price Comparison: Uses, Dosage, Form & Side Effects
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Published: 2021-11-01T10:10:10+00:00

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What is Alophen

Alophen is a laxative that stimulates bowel movements.
Alophen is used to treat constipation or to empty the bowels before surgery, colonoscopy, x-rays, or other intestinal medical procedure.
Alophen may also be used for other purposes not listed in Alophen guide.

Alophen side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:

urinating less than usual or not at all;
drowsiness, confusion, mood changes, increased thirst, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting;
swelling, weight gain, feeling short of breath;
rectal bleeding;
severe stomach pain or cramps, severe or ongoing diarrhea or vomiting; or
low potassium.

Less serious side effects may include:

dizziness, weakness;
increased thirst;
mild stomach pain, gas, indigestion;
diarrhea or loose stools;
mild nausea; or
skin rash.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
See also: Side effects (in more detail)

Alophen dosing

Usual Adult Dose for Bowel Preparation:

5 to 15 mg orally once a day as needed or
10 mg (1 suppository) rectally once a day as needed or
10 mg rectal liquid once a day as needed.

Usual Adult Dose for Constipation:

5 to 15 mg (1 to 3 tablets) orally once a day as needed or
10 mg (1 suppository) rectally once a day as needed or
10 mg rectal liquid once a day as needed.

Active ingredients: Bisacodyl

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Strength	Quantity	Price, USD	Country
APC-Bisacodyl
Abilaxine
Alaxa
Alophen 5 MG Delayed Release Oral Tablet, Reformulated Jan 2008
Amavita Bisacodyl
Apothecare Bisacodyl
Atzirut
Bekunis
Bisacod
Bisacodyl 10 MG Rectal Suppository [Bisco-Lax]
Bisacodyl 5 MG Delayed Release Oral Tablet [Ez2go Stimu-Lax Tablet]
Bisacodyl Aiwa
Bisacodyl Delayed Releases
5 mg	30	$11.00	Australia, Canada, India, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
5 mg	30	$11.00	Australia, Canada, India, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK
5 mg	100	$12.00	Australia, Canada, India, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
5 mg	100	$12.00	Australia, Canada, India, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK
Bisacodyl Martindale
Bisacodyl Polfa
Bisacodyl Sandoz
Bisacodyl Teva
Bisacodyl-Grindeks
Bisadyl Inf.
Bolax
100 g		$1.01
Carters
Cosadin
Doxidan Tablet
Dulco-Lax
Dulcolax (10mg)
5 mg	90	$22.44	Barbados, Canada, NZ, UK
5 mg	100	$28.00	Australia, Canada, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
Dulcolax 5 mg x 200's		$25.15
Dulcolax 5 mg Tablet		$0.02
5 mg x 10's		$0.23
Dulcolax 5mg SUPP / 5		$0.78
Dulcolax adult supp 10 mg 50's		$28.28	Boehringer Ingelheim
Dulcolax 10 mg x 10 x 5's		$42.46
Dulcolax Bisacodyl
Ex-lax Ultra
Ez2go Stimu-Lax Tablet 5 MG Delayed Release Oral Tablet
Fleet Bisacodyl 5 MG Delayed Release Oral Tablet
Freshen Bisacodyl Laxative
GIB Bisacodyl
Hemolax
Lax Tabs
Laxana
Laxana 5 mg x 10 x 10's		$4.40
Laxocodyl
Leidapharm Laxeertabletten Bisacodyl
Lovoldyl
Modatón
Perilax
Prepacol
Prolaxan
Stolax
Stolax 10 mg x 6's		$2.32
Swilax
5 mg	10 Tablet	$0.14
Swilax 5mg Tablet		$0.01	Ind Swift Laboratories Ltd
Swilax 5 mg Tablet		$0.01
5 mg x 10's		$0.14
SWILAX tab 5 mg x 10's		$0.14	Ind-Swift
Swilax 5mg TAB / 10		$0.14
SWILAX 5 MG TABLET 1 strip(s) (10 tablets each)		$0.07	Ind Swift Laboratories Ltd
Tirgon
Toilax
Vesilac

References

Dailymed."Bisacodyl: dailymed provides trustworthy information about marketed drugs in the united states. dailymed is the official provider of fda label information (package inserts).". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailym... (accessed August 28, 2018).
"Bisacodyl". https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/co... (accessed August 28, 2018).
"Bisacodyl". http://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB0902... (accessed August 28, 2018).

Alophen - Frequently asked Questions

Can Alophen be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?

In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.

It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.

How should I take Alophen?

Use this medication exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use it in larger amounts or for longer than recommended.

For best results, take Alophen on an empty stomach, or at bedtime.

Do not crush, chew, or break the enteric-coated tablet. Swallow it whole. The enteric-coated pill has a special coating to protect your stomach. Breaking the pill could damage this coating.

Do not take a Alophen rectal by mouth. It is for use only in your rectum.

Try to use the rectal form of this medicine at a time when you can lie down afterward and hold the medicine in. Avoid using the bathroom during this time.

If you are using Alophen before surgery or a medical procedure, follow your doctor's instructions about the timing of your dose (the number of days or hours) before your procedure.

Remove the outer wrapper from the suppository before inserting it. Avoid handling the suppository too long or it will melt in your hands.

Lie on your side and gently insert the suppository pointed end first. For best results, hold in the suppository for a 15 to 20 minutes. The suppository will melt quickly once inserted and you should feel little or no discomfort while holding it in. Avoid using the bathroom just after you have inserted the suppository.

Shake the rectal enema gently just before use. Remove the protective cap from the applicator tip. You may use the enema lying down or seated on a toilet. Gently insert the tip into your rectum and lightly squeeze the bottle to release the enema. Hold the enema in for a few minutes and then release into the toilet.

The rectal forms of Alophen should produce a bowel movement within 15 minutes to 1 hour.

The tablet form of Alophen should produce a bowel movement within 6 to 12 hours, or overnight when taken at bedtime.

Call your doctor if you do not have a bowel movement after using this medication. Do not use Alophen for more than 7 days in a row unless your doctor tells you to.

Store Alophen at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

Who should not take Alophen?

You should not use this medication if you are allergic to Alophen, or if you have:

severe stomach pain, nausea, or vomiting;
a perforated bowel;
a blockage in your intestines;
fructose or galactose intolerance;
an allergy to yellow food dye;
severe constipation or dehydration;
inflammatory bowel disease, toxic megacolon; or
a sudden change in bowel habits lasting 2 weeks or longer.

People with eating disorders (such as anorexia or bulimia) should not use this medication without the advice of a doctor.

If you have any of these other conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely use Alophen:

kidney disease;
trouble swallowing;
a history of bowel obstruction, diverticulitis, ulcerative colitis, or other intestinal disorder; or
if you are taking a diuretic ("water pill").

Do not use Alophen without telling your doctor if you are pregnant.

Do not use Alophen without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Do not give this medication to a child without the advice of a doctor.

When used to treat constipation, Alophen is only part of a complete program of treatment that may also include diet and exercise. Follow your doctor's instructions very closely.

What other drugs will affect Alophen?

There may be other drugs that can interact with Alophen. Tell your doctor about all your prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.

Can Alophen be taken or consumed while pregnant?

Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.

Can Alophen be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?

Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.

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