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Page values for "Bisacodyl"

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FieldField typeValue
genericStringBisacodyl
brandStringDulcolax, Correctol, Bisac-Evac
structureFile
classesList of String, delimiter: ,[[:Category:Stimulant_laxatives|Stimulant laxative]] [[:Category:Diphenylmethane_laxatives|Diphenylmethane laxative]]
mechanismString'"`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`"'.
usesString'"`UNIQ--vote-00001069-QINU`"', '"`UNIQ--vote-0000106A-QINU`"'
starting_doseString5-15 mg PO once at bedtime; 10 mg PR for faster effect; bowel prep regimens use higher single doses
preparationsString5 mg enteric-coated tablets; 10 mg rectal suppositories; OTC and Rx
fda_maxString30 mg/d for short-term use
pill_idText
routesList of String, delimiter: ,Oral rectal
onsetStringPO 6-12 hours; PR 15-60 minutes
durationStringHours
halflifeStringVariable; effect dependent on local intestinal action rather than systemic kinetics'"`UNIQ--ref-0000106B-QINU`"'
bioavailabilityStringLow systemic absorption (enteric coating delivers drug to colon)'"`UNIQ--ref-0000106C-QINU`"'
pregnancyStringGenerally considered acceptable for short-term use.<sup class="pcp-cn" title="This claim needs a citation.">&#91;[[Pharmacopedia:Citation needed|citation&nbsp;needed]]&#93;</sup>
legalStringOTC in US