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Laxomil

BISACODYL 5MG

Standard Dose
Directions take with plenty of water do not chew or crush tablet(s) Age Dose adults and children 12 years and older take 1 to 3 tablets in a single dose, once a day children 6 to undee 12 years take 1 tablet once a day children under 6 years consult a doctor
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
Use For relief of occasional constipation (irregularity).
Summary

Indications and usage Use For relief of occasional constipation (irregularity).

This product generally produces bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Use For relief of occasional constipation (irregularity). This product generally produces bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours. Dosage and administration Directions take with plenty of water do not chew or crush tablet(s) Age Dose adults and children 12 years and older take 1 to 3 tablets in a single dose, once a day children 6 to undee 12 years take 1 tablet once a day children under 6 years consult a doctor Warnings and cautions Warnings Do not use if you cannot swallow without chewing. These tablets should not be chewed because gastric irritation may occur. Ask a doctor before use if you have abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that persists over a period of 2 weeks When using this product take this product 2 hours before or after other drugs do not take this product within 1 hour after taking an antacid or milk Stop use and ask a doctor if you need to use for more than 7 days rectal bleeding occurs you fail to have a bowel movement after use of a laxative. This may indicate a serious condition. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use Keep out of reach of children In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Monitoring

  • Warnings Do not use if you cannot swallow without chewing.
  • These tablets should not be chewed because gastric irritation may occur.
  • Ask a doctor before use if you have abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that persists over a period of 2 weeks When using this product take this product 2 hours before or after other drugs do not take this product within 1 hour after taking an antacid or milk Stop use and ask a doctor if you need to use for more than 7 days rectal bleeding occurs you fail to have a bowel movement after use of a laxative.
  • This may indicate a serious condition.

Interaction Notes

  • Review official label interaction section.
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