Kraj: Wielka Brytania
Język: angielski
Źródło: MHRA (Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency)
Bisacodyl
DE Pharmaceuticals
A06AB02
Bisacodyl
10mg
Suppository
Rectal
No Controlled Drug Status
Valid as a prescribable product
BNF: 01060200
IN THIS LEAFLET: 1. What Bisacodyl Suppositories are and what they are used for. 2. What you need to know before you use Bisacodyl Suppositories. 3. How to use Bisacodyl Suppositories. 4. Possible side-effects. 5. How to store Bisacodyl Suppositories. 6. Contents of the pack and other information. 1. WHAT BISACODYL SUPPOSITORIES ARE AND WHAT THEY ARE USED FOR Bisacodyl is used for the short-term relief of occasional constipation. Bisacodyl belongs to a group of medicines known as stimulant laxatives, which increase bowel movements. This medicine does not help with weight loss. WHAT IS CONSTIPATION? Normal and regular bowel movement is important for most people. However, what is “normal and regular” varies from person to person. Some may have a bowel movement every day, others less often. Whatever it is like for you, it is best that your bowel movement has a regular pattern. • Constipation is an occasional problem for some people. • For others, it may happen more often • It happens when the normal muscle actions in the bowel (large intestine) slow down. This can mean that material is not easily eliminated from the body. The cause of constipation is often not known. It can be associated with: • Sudden change of diet • A diet with not enough fibre • Not drinking enough fluids • Loss of ‘tone’ of the bowel muscles in older people • Pregnancy • Medicines such as morphine or codeine • Having to stay in bed for a long time • Lack of exercise Whatever the cause, constipation can be uncomfortable. It may make you feel bloated and heavy or generally “off colour”. Sometimes it causes headaches. It is recommended to use changes in diet and bulk forming medicines to control constipation before using this medicine. These healthy tips are recommended to try to prevent constipation happening: • Eat a balanced diet including fresh fruit and vegetables • Drink enough water so that you do not become dehydrated • Keep up your exercise and stay fit • Make time to empty your bowels when your b Przeczytaj cały dokument
OBJECT 1 BISACODYL 10MG SUPPOSITORIES Summary of Product Characteristics Updated 05-Dec-2019 | Martindale Pharma, an Ethypharm Group Company • 1. Name of the medicinal product • 2. Qualitative and quantitative composition • 3. Pharmaceutical form • 4. Clinical particulars • 4.1 Therapeutic indications • 4.2 Posology and method of administration • 4.3 Contraindications • 4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use • 4.5 Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction • 4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation • 4.7 Effects on ability to drive and use machines • 4.8 Undesirable effects • 4.9 Overdose • 5. Pharmacological properties • 5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties • 5.2 Pharmacokinetic properties • 5.3 Preclinical safety data • 6. Pharmaceutical particulars • 6.1 List of excipients • 6.2 Incompatibilities • 6.3 Shelf life • 6.4 Special precautions for storage • 6.5 Nature and contents of container • 6.6 Special precautions for disposal and other handling • 7. Marketing authorisation holder • 8. Marketing authorisation number(s) • 9. Date of first authorisation/renewal of the authorisation • 10. Date of revision of the text 1. Name of the medicinal product Bisacodyl 10 mg Suppositories 2. Qualitative and quantitative composition Bisacodyl BP 10mg 3. Pharmaceutical form Suppository For Rectal Use 4. Clinical particulars 4.1 Therapeutic indications Bisacodyl is a stimulant laxative used for the short-term relief of occasional constipation. 4.2 Posology and method of administration POSOLOGY Short-term relief of occasional constipation: Adults and children over 12 years: 1 suppository (10 mg) for immediate effect. Children and adolescents under 12 years: Should not be used in children and adolescents under the age of 12 years. METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION For Rectal Use Only Do not swallow 4.3 Contraindications Bisacodyl is contraindicated in patients with ileus, intestinal obstruction, acute abdominal conditions including appendicitis, acute in Przeczytaj cały dokument