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Bisacodyl BP 5.00mgSee 6.1 for excipients

Enteric sugar-coated tablets

Short term relief of constipation

Adults and children over 10 years: 1 to 2 coated tablets (5-10 mg) daily at night.It is recommended to take the coated tablets at night to have a bowel movement the following morning. They should be swallowed whole with an adequate amount of fluid. The coated tablets should not be taken together with products which reduce the acidity of the upper gastrointestinal tract, such as milk, antacids or proton pump inhibitors, in order not to prematurely dissolve the enteric coating. No specific information on the use of this product in the elderly is available. Clinical trials have included patients over 65 years and no adverse reactions specific to this age group have been reported. Route of administration: oral

Bisalax is contraindicated in patients with ileus, intestinal obstruction, acute abdominal conditions including appendicitis, acute inflammatory bowel diseases, and severe abdominal pain associated with nausea and vomiting which may be indicative of the aforementioned severe conditions. Bisalax is also contraindicated in severe dehydration and in patients with known hypersensitivity to bisacodyl or any other component of the product.Patients with rare hereditary problems of galactose intolerance, the Lapp lactase deficiency or glucose-galactose malabsorption should not take this medicine.Patients with rare hereditary problems of fructose intolerance or sucrase-isomaltase insufficiency should not take this medicine.

As with all laxatives, Bisacodyl should not be taken on a continuous daily basis for more than five days without investigating the cause of constipation. Prolonged excessive use may lead to fluid and electrolyte imbalance and hypokalaemia. Intestinal loss of fluids can promote dehydration. Symptoms may include thirst and oliguria. In patients suffering from fluid loss where dehydration may be harmful (e.g. renal insufficiency, elderly patients) Bisacodyl should be discontinued and only be restarted under medical supervision. Patients may experience haematochezia (blood in stool) that is generally mild and self-limiting. Dizziness and or syncope have been reported in patients who have taken Bisacodyl The details available for these cases suggest that the events would be consistent with defaecation syncope (or syncope attributable to straining at stool), or with a vasovagal response to abdominal pain related to the constipation, and not necessarily to the administration of bisacodyl itself. There have been isolated reports of abdominal pain and bloody diarrhoea occurring after taking bisacodyl. Some cases have been shown to be associated with colonic mucosal ischaemia. Bisacodyl should not be taken by children under 10 years without medical advice. Patients with rare hereditary problems of fructose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption or sucrase-isomaltase insufficiency should not take this medicine.The tablets should not be crushed or chewed but swallowed whole. Antacids should not be given one hour after taking the tablets.

The concomitant use of antacids and milk products may reduce the resistance of the coating of the tablets and result in dyspepsia and gastric irritation. The concomitant use of diuretics or adreno-corticosteroids may increase the risk of electrolyte imbalance if excessive doses of Bisacodyl are taken. Electrolyte imbalance may lead to increased sensitivity to cardiac glycosides.

There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. Long experience has shown no evidence of undesirable or damaging effects during pregnancy. Clinical data show that neither the active moiety of bisacodyl (BHPM or bis-(p-hydroxyphenyl)-pyridyl-2-methane) nor its glucuronides are excreted into the milk of healthy lactating females. Nevertheless, as with all medicines, bisacodyl should not be taken in pregnancy, especially the first trimester, and during breast feeding unless the expected benefit is thought to outweigh any possible risk and only on medical advice.

No studies on the effects of Bisacodyl on the ability to drive and use machines have been performed.

The most commonly reported adverse reactions during treatment are abdominal pain and diarrhoea. Adverse events have been ranked under headings of frequency using the following convention: Very common (≥1/10); common (≥1/100, <1/10); uncommon (≥1/1000,<1/100); rare (≥1/10000,<1/1000); very rare (<1/10000)

Immune system disorders

Rare: anaphylactic reactions, angioedema, hypersensitivity

Metabolism and nutrition disorders

Rare: dehydration

Nervous system disorders

Uncommon: dizzinessRare: SyncopeDizziness and syncope occurring after taking bisacodyl appear to be consistent with a vasovagal response (e.g. to abdominal spasm, defaecation).

Gastrointestinal disorders

Uncommon: haematochezia (blood in stool), vomiting, abdominal discomfort, anorectal discomfortCommon: abdominal cramps, abdominal pain, diarrhoea and nauseaRare: colitis

Symptoms: If high doses are taken diarrhoea, abdominal cramps and a clinically significant loss of potassium and other electrolytes can occur. Laxatives when taken in chronic overdose may cause chronic diarrhoea, abdominal pain, hypokalaemia, secondary hyperaldosteronism and renal calculi. Renal tubular damage, metabolic alkalosis and muscle weakness secondary to hypokalaemia have also been described in association with chronic laxative abuse. Therapy: Within a short time after ingestion of oral forms of Bisacodyl, absorption can be minimised or prevented by inducing vomiting. Otherwise, gastric lavage should be performed. Replacement of fluids and correction of electrolyte imbalance (particularly hypokalaemia) may be required. This is especially important in the elderly and the young. Administration of antispasmodics may be of some value.

Bisacodyl is a stimulant laxative that increases intestinal motility. The product resulting from the hydrolysis of Bisacodyl is responsible for its laxative effect.

After oral administration a small amount is absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and excreted in the urine as the glucuronide. About 3% of the glucuronide appears in the bile after about 10 hours but Bisacodyl is mainly excreted in the faeces.

Not applicable

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3 years for containers and blister packs

Do not store above 25°CKeep in original container

Cylindrical polypropylene containers with polythene lids and polyurethane or polythene insertsPack sizes: 8, 10 and 20PVC/Aluminium blister packs Pack sizes: 8, 10, 20 and 40Not all pack sizes will be marketed in all liveries

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Dr. Reddy's Laboratories (UK) Ltd6 Riverview RoadBeverleyEast YorkshireHU17 0LDUK

PL 08553/0199

03/12/2004 / 04/02/2010

24/01/2012