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Puritone Bisacodyl Laxative |
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What is Puritone Bisacodyl Laxative
Puritone Bisacodyl Laxative is a laxative that stimulates bowel movements.Puritone Bisacodyl Laxative is used to treat constipation or to empty the bowels before surgery, colonoscopy, x-rays, or other intestinal medical procedure.
Puritone Bisacodyl Laxative may also be used for other purposes not listed in Puritone Bisacodyl Laxative guide.
Puritone Bisacodyl Laxative 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)
Puritone Bisacodyl Laxative dosing
Usual Adult Dose for Bowel Preparation:
5 to 15 mg orally once a day as needed or10 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 or10 mg (1 suppository) rectally once a day as needed or
10 mg rectal liquid once a day as needed.
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| Strength | Quantity | Price, USD | Country |
| Abilaxine Adult | |||
| Alsylax | |||
| Anulax | |||
| Bekunis Bisacodyl | |||
| Bekunis Dragees Bisacodyl | |||
| Bekunis Laxante Bisacodil | |||
| Bicolax | |||
| Bicolax 5 mg x 18's | $0.81 | ||
| Bisacodyl (5 mg) | |||
| 5 mg | 300 | $35.73 | Barbados, Canada, NZ, UK |
| Bisacodyl 5mg - 30 Dragee | $10.40 | ||
| Bisacodyl 5 mg healthy Life Pharma Tablet | $0.00 | ||
| Bisacodyl 10 MG Rectal Suppository | |||
| Bisacodyl 5 MG Delayed Release Oral Tablet [Alophen Reformulated Jan 2008] | |||
| Bisacodyl 5 MG Delayed Release Oral Tablet [Carters Little Pills] | |||
| Bisacodyl CF | |||
| Bisacodyl Farmaprim | |||
| Bisacodyl Kring | |||
| Bisacodyl Lichtenstein | |||
| Bisacodyl Mdq | |||
| Bisacodyl Meda | |||
| Bisacodyl Remedica | |||
| Bisacodyl Sopharma | |||
| Bisacodyl VP | |||
| Bisacodyl Zentiva | |||
| Bisacodyl enema | |||
| Bisacodyl ratiopharm | |||
| Bisacodyl-EM | |||
| Bisacon | |||
| Bisadyl | |||
| Bisadyl Adult | |||
| Bisaton | |||
| Bisco-Lax | |||
| Bisco-Lax 10 MG Rectal Suppository | |||
| Carter's Little | |||
| 5 mg | 75 | $12.75 | Barbados, Canada, NZ, UK |
| 5 mg | 75 | $12.75 | Barbados, Canada, NZ, UK |
| 5 mg | 225 | $38.25 | Barbados, Canada, NZ, UK |
| mg | 25 | $8.00 | Australia, Canada, India, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA |
| mg | 25 | $8.00 | Australia, Canada, India, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK |
| mg | 75 | $13.00 | Australia, Canada, India, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA |
| mg | 75 | $13.00 | Australia, Canada, India, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK |
| Carter's Little Pills | |||
| Colac | |||
| Conlax (10 mg) | |||
| 5 mg x 5's | $0.31 | ||
| CONLAX supp 10 mg x 5's | $0.35 | Bliss | |
| Conlax 5mg Suppository | $0.11 | Bliss Gvs Pharma Limited | |
| Dacodyl | |||
| Ducodyl | |||
| Dulco Laxo | |||
| Dulco-Laxo | |||
| Dulcogen | |||
| Dulcolan | |||
| Dulcolax 5 MG Delayed Release Oral Tablet | |||
| Dulcolax Laxative | |||
| Dulcolaxo Bisacodilo | |||
| Duralax | |||
| Fideíne | |||
| Fleet Bisacodyl 0.333 MG/ML Enema | |||
| Gen Lax | |||
| Gentlax | |||
| Gentlax Tablet | |||
| Julax - M | |||
| 5 mg | 10 Tablet | $0.09 | |
| Junifree -RDS | |||
| 5 mg/1suppsitory | 5 Suppsitory | $0.63 | |
| Laxamag | |||
| Laxans AL | |||
| Laxative Gentle Suppositories | |||
| Modane | |||
| PMS-Bisacodyl | |||
| Picosulu | |||
| Tavolax | |||
| Ultralax | |||
| 5 mg/5ml | 100 ml | $0.71 | |
| Ultralax 100 ml Syrup | $0.04 | ||
| ULTRALAX 5MG SYRUP 1 bottle(s) (100 ML syrup each) | $0.85 | Obsurge Biotech Ltd | |
| Ultralax 5mg/ml Syrup | $0.98 | Obsurge Biotech Ltd | |
| Vacolax | |||
| Veracolate | |||
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).
Puritone Bisacodyl Laxative - Frequently asked Questions
Can Puritone Bisacodyl Laxative 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.
What other drugs will affect Puritone Bisacodyl Laxative?
There may be other drugs that can interact with Puritone Bisacodyl Laxative. 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.
How should I take Puritone Bisacodyl Laxative?
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 Puritone Bisacodyl Laxative 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 Puritone Bisacodyl Laxative 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 Puritone Bisacodyl Laxative 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 Puritone Bisacodyl Laxative should produce a bowel movement within 15 minutes to 1 hour.
The tablet form of Puritone Bisacodyl Laxative 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 Puritone Bisacodyl Laxative for more than 7 days in a row unless your doctor tells you to.
Store Puritone Bisacodyl Laxative at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
Who should not take Puritone Bisacodyl Laxative?
You should not use this medication if you are allergic to Puritone Bisacodyl Laxative, or if you have:
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severe stomach pain, nausea, or vomiting;
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a perforated bowel;
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a blockage in your intestines;
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fructose or galactose intolerance;
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an allergy to yellow food dye;
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severe constipation or dehydration;
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inflammatory bowel disease, toxic megacolon; or
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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 Puritone Bisacodyl Laxative:
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kidney disease;
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trouble swallowing;
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a history of bowel obstruction, diverticulitis, ulcerative colitis, or other intestinal disorder; or
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if you are taking a diuretic ("water pill").
Do not use Puritone Bisacodyl Laxative without telling your doctor if you are pregnant.
Do not use Puritone Bisacodyl Laxative 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, Puritone Bisacodyl Laxative is only part of a complete program of treatment that may also include diet and exercise. Follow your doctor's instructions very closely.
Can Puritone Bisacodyl Laxative be taken or consumed while pregnant?
Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.
Can Puritone Bisacodyl Laxative be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?
Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.
Reviews
Following the study conducted by gmedication.com on Puritone Bisacodyl Laxative, the result is highlighted below. However, it must be clearly stated that the survey and result is based solely on the perception and impression of visitors and users of the website as well as consumers of Puritone Bisacodyl Laxative. We, therefore, urge readers not to base their medical judgment strictly on the result of this study but on test/diagnosis duly conducted by a certified medical practitioners or physician.Patient reports
Patient reported useful
No survey data has been collected yetPatient reported side effects
No survey data has been collected yetTwo patients reported price estimates
Do you think The Price of Puritone Bisacodyl Laxative is Worth It?Do you feel you paid higher than the value you got from it after usage? According to reports from gmedication.com users, on whether the Puritone Bisacodyl Laxative medicine is affordable, users shared different opinions on the question. The views concerning the price of the medicine were based on some factors like the brand the patient bought, the price compared to its level of effectiveness, the nation or country where the medicine is sold, and the amount of money the patient has. For users who are of the opinion that the medicine is unaffordable, they may have to consider a medicine with another brand in a bid to reduce cost.
| Patients | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Not expensive | 2 | 100.0% | |
Patient reported frequency of use
No survey data has been collected yetPatient reported doses
No survey data has been collected yetTwo patients reported time for results
How long will I use Puritone Bisacodyl Laxative before I begin to notice the effect?According to the report by users of gmedication.com, about 1 day and a few days was the most common time duration among the participants, before they began to feel relief in their health conditions. It is noteworthy that you may not get the same result with other users within the same time frame. Several factors determine the timeframe; hence we implore you to consult your medical expert to get professional advice on how long you should expect to see improvement while consuming Puritone Bisacodyl Laxative. However, if you wish to get the response of other users on the time effectiveness of using Puritone Bisacodyl Laxative kindly click here
| Patients | % | ||
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| 1 day | 1 | 50.0% | |
| 3 days | 1 | 50.0% | |
One patient reported administration
When is the best condition to take Puritone Bisacodyl Laxative: Before or after food?Based on the survey, the users of gmedication.com voted that Puritone Bisacodyl Laxative is best taken at With a meal. It is however worthy of mention that this popular vote may not be an appropriate description for your particular health condition. See your doctor for professional medical advice as regards the best time to take this medicine. If you wish to see the views of other users on the best time to take the medicine, simply click here.
| Patients | % | ||
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| With a meal | 1 | 100.0% | |
Eight patients reported age
| Patients | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 16-29 | 3 | 37.5% | |
| 6-15 | 2 | 25.0% | |
| 30-45 | 1 | 12.5% | |
| > 60 | 1 | 12.5% | |
| 46-60 | 1 | 12.5% | |
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The information was verified by Dr. Vishal Pawar, MD Pharmacology