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Field	Field type	Value
generic	`String`	Bisacodyl
brand	`String`	Dulcolax, Correctol, Bisac-Evac
structure	`File`
classes	List of `String`, delimiter: `,`	[[:Category:Stimulant_laxatives\|Stimulant laxative]] • [[:Category:Diphenylmethane_laxatives\|Diphenylmethane laxative]]
mechanism	`String`	'"`UNIQ--vote-00001067-QINU`"' Chronic use is associated with cathartic colon (colonic dilation, loss of haustration), hypokalemia, and laxative dependence; reserved for short-term use or bowel prep with breaks between courses'"`UNIQ--ref-00001068-QINU`"'.
uses	`String`	'"`UNIQ--vote-00001069-QINU`"', '"`UNIQ--vote-0000106A-QINU`"'
starting_dose	`String`	5-15 mg PO once at bedtime; 10 mg PR for faster effect; bowel prep regimens use higher single doses
preparations	`String`	5 mg enteric-coated tablets; 10 mg rectal suppositories; OTC and Rx
fda_max	`String`	30 mg/d for short-term use
pill_id	`Text`
routes	List of `String`, delimiter: `,`	Oral • rectal
onset	`String`	PO 6-12 hours; PR 15-60 minutes
duration	`String`	Hours
halflife	`String`	Variable; effect dependent on local intestinal action rather than systemic kinetics'"`UNIQ--ref-0000106B-QINU`"'
bioavailability	`String`	Low systemic absorption (enteric coating delivers drug to colon)'"`UNIQ--ref-0000106C-QINU`"'
pregnancy	`String`	Generally considered acceptable for short-term use.<sup class="pcp-cn" title="This claim needs a citation.">[[[Pharmacopedia:Citation needed\|citation needed]]]</sup>
legal	`String`	OTC in US