DRUG SUPPLIED DOSE COMMENTS
BISACODYL (Paeds)
(Dulcolax)

Mechanism of action:

Stimulant laxative


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Last update: 2018-12-02
enteric coated tablet: 5 mg

suppository: 5 mg, 10 mg		 PO:
3-12 years old: 0.3 mg/kg/dose or 5-10 mg as a single dose.
> 12 years and Adult: 5-15 mg/dose (up to 30 mg for complete bowel evacuation)

PR: (single dose)
< 2 years old: 5 mg.
2-11 years old: 5-10 mg.
> 11 years old and Adult: 10 mg.
 To protect enteric coating on tablets:
Do not chew or crush tablets.
Do not give within 1 hour of antacids or milk products.

May cause abdominal cramping.

Stimulant laxatives are not recommended for infants younger than 1 year of age.

Onset of action: PO: 6-10 hr, PR: 15-60 min

Standard Prescription:

bisacodyl __mg PO{PR}__(frequency) (__mg/kg/24hr)