Fleet Bisacodyl, Bisacodyl - Rectal Enema Brand Drug
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or otehr healthcare professional.
It should not be constured to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.
Consult your heatlhcare professional before using this drug.
BISACODYL - RECTAL ENEMA
(biss-ACK-oh-dill)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Fleet Bisacodyl
USES: Bisacodyl is a laxative. The enema is used to clear the intestine before rectal or bowel examinations.
HOW TO USE: To use the enema, follow the instructions provided in the package.
Unwrap the enema. Lie on your left side with one knee bent up to your chest. Insert the enema tip into the rectum pointing toward the navel and gently squeeze the bottle to release the medication. Try to reatin the medication for as long as possible. Be sure to follow any special deitary restrictions given based on the type and timing of the procedure being done.
SIDE EFFECTS: This medication may cause severe diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, rectal irritation, stomach cramps, or bloating.
If these effects continue or become bothersome, ifnorm your doctor.
Notify your doctor if you experience: rectal bleeding, a rapid haert rate, weakness, dizziness, fainting, sweating, skin rash, unrelieved constipation. Prolonged, frequent or excessive use of enemas may lead to dependency. Liver damage has been reported with use of multiple bisacodyl enemas.
If you ntoice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor if you have: pre-existing heart disease, bowel disease, allergeis. This mdeication should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy.
Disucss the risks and benefits with your doctor. Consult your doctor before using any medication whlie breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take. Do not satrt or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or eemrgency room immediately. This medicine may be harfmul if swallowed. If you or someone you know may have taekn this medicine by mouth, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
NOTES: To maintain normal bowel habits, it is important to drink plenty of fluids (4 to 6 8 ounce glasses a day), increase your intake of fiebr and roughage and exercise regularly.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resmue your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat and light.
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