BISACODYL CRISTERS 5mg Laxative 30 tablets in our pharmacy bio, Comment on advice for use and dosage with our partner Avis checked after your purchase.
Bisacodyl Cristers 5 mg Laxatix 30 tablets is a medicine is recommended in case of occasional constipation .
Bisacodyl is a local action laxative belonging to the family of phenylmethane derivatives.
It increases colonic motility and intestinal secretion of water, electrolytes and proteins; this results in a stimulation of the defecation , a reduction of the transit time and a softening of the stools .
Dosage
In adults: 1 or 2 tablets maximum per day.
Comment on the recommendations for use and dosage of BISACODYL CRISTERS 5mg Laxative 30 tablets with our partner Avis checked after your purchase.
The active substance is :
Bisacodyl ...................... 5 mg
For a gastro-resistant coated tablet.
The other components are :
Lactose monohydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, hyprolose, pregelatinized starch, magnesium stearate.
Coating: hypromellose, triethyl citrate, talc, eudragit L100, eudragit S100, sucrose, magnesium stearate, titanium dioxide, yellow iron oxide, Carnauba wax.
Never take this medicine :
Bisacodyl comes in a box of 30 tablets.
Constipation is usually defined as a slowing down of the intestinal transit , causing a drop in the frequency of stool emission, which will appear dehydrated.
When constipation, that is to say the delay of the passage to the saddle lasts only a few weeks (up to less than 3 stools weekly ), it is called transient constipation (or occasional constipation).
Constipation is most often the result of poor nutrition. In case of constipation, doctors advise to take foods high in fiber . Most people with constipation, according to the specialists, have not eaten enough fiber-containing foods (ie less than 25-50 grams per day). While these facilitate intestinal transit . So, which foods facilitate transit? What are the natural laxatives?
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BISACODYL CRISTERS 5 mg, gastro-resistant coated tablet
bisacodyl
You should always take this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or by your doctor or pharmacist.
· Keep this leaflet. You might need to read it again.
· Talk to your pharmacist for any advice or information.
· If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This also applies to any undesirable effect that is not mentioned in this leaflet. See section 4.
· You should talk to your doctor if you do not feel better or if you feel worse after 10 days.
What does this booklet contain ?
1. What is BISACODYL CRISTERS 5 mg, gastro-resistant coated tablet and when is it used?
2. What you need to know before taking BISACODYL CRISTERS 5 mg, gastro-resistant coated tablet?
3. How to take BISACODYL CRISTERS 5 mg, gastro-resistant coated tablet?
4. What are the possible side effects?
5. How to store BISACODYL CRISTERS 5 mg, gastro-resistant coated tablet?
6. Contents of the package and other information.
1. WHAT IS BISACODYL CRISTERS 5 mg, gastro-resistant coated tablet AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR?
Pharmacotherapeutic group: LAXATIVE STIMULANT, ATC code: A06AB02.
This medication is recommended for occasional constipation.
2. BEFORE YOU TAKE BISACODYL CRISTERS 5 mg, gastro-resistant coated tablet?
Do not take BISACODYL CRISTERS 5 mg, enteric coated tablets:
· if you are allergic to the active substance or to any of the other ingredients of this medicine, listed in section 6,
· severe dehydration,
· in children under 6,
· certain diseases of the intestine and colon (recto-colitis and other inflammatory diseases),
· abdominal pain (belly pain) of undetermined origin, which may be a sign of serious illness,
· chronic constipation.
Warnings and precautions
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking BISACODYL CRISTERS 5 mg, enteric coated tablet.
Special warnings
It can be related to a change in lifestyle (travel). The drug can be a help in short treatment. Any recent constipation unexplained by the change in lifestyle, any constipation accompanied by pain, fever, swelling of the belly must seek the advice of the doctor.
Chronic constipation (long-term constipation):
It should not be treated with a stimulant laxative.
It can be related to two causes:
· a bowel disease that requires management by the doctor,
· or an imbalance of bowel function due to dietary habits and lifestyle.
The treatment includes among others:
· an increase in dietary intake of plant products (green vegetables, raw vegetables, wholemeal bread, fruit ...),
· an increase in the consumption of water and fruit juice,
· an increase in physical activity (sport, walking ...),
· a reeducation of the defecation reflex,
· sometimes, the addition of sound to the diet.
Special case in children:
In children the treatment of constipation is based on lifestyle and dietetic measures: including the use of the right amount of water with infant milk powders, diet rich in plant products, addition of Juice.
Treatment with a stimulant laxative without medical advice is contraindicated. (Regular laxatives at a young age may hinder the normal functioning of the defecation reflex).
Dizziness and syncope, which may occur at the time of defecation, have been reported.
Precautions for use
This medicine may cause a loss of potassium.
In patients with precarious fluid balance (eg, renal failure or elderly patients), BISACODYL CRISTERS should be discontinued and should be reinstituted only under medical supervision, due to the increased risk of dehydration due to intestinal water loss.
Symptoms can be of the type of thirst and a decrease in the amount of urine (oliguria).
Patients may have blood in the stools (rectorrhagia), which is usually of mild intensity and spontaneously resolving. In case of occurrence of rectorragies, consult a doctor.
This medicine SHOULD NOT BE USED unless directed otherwise by your doctor in association with: amiodarone, bretylium, disopyramide, quinidine, sotalol, astemizole, bepridil, erythromycin IV, halofantrine , pentamidine, sultopride, terfenadine, vincamine.
Child and teenagers
Not applicable.
Other medicines and BISACODYL CRISTERS 5 mg, gastro-resistant coated tablet
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines.
BISACODYL CRISTERS 5 mg, gastro-resistant coated tablet with food and drink
Not applicable.
Pregnancy and breast feeding
Pregnancy
The use of this drug is not recommended during pregnancy.
feeding
The use of this medicine is possible during breastfeeding. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, contact your doctor.
Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine.
Driving and using machines
The effects of BISACODYL CRISTERS on the ability to drive and use machines have not been studied.
However, dizziness and / or syncope may occur due to abdominal spasms. In case of abdominal spasms, avoid potentially dangerous activities such as driving and using machines.
BISACODYL CRISTERS 5 mg, gastro-resistant coated tablet contains lactose monohydrate and sucrose
If your doctor has told you that you are intolerant to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.
The use of this drug is not recommended in patients with galactose intolerance, Lapp lactase deficiency or glucose or galactose malabsorption syndrome (rare hereditary diseases).
The use of this drug is not recommended in patients with fructose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption syndrome or sucrase / isomaltase (rare hereditary diseases) deficiency.
3. HOW TO TAKE BISACODYL CRISTERS 5 mg, gastro-resistant coated tablet?
Dosage
· In adults : 1 or 2 tablets maximum per day.
· Children up to 12 years of age with chronic or persistent constipation should be treated only under the direction of a physician.
In children over 6 years: the use of a stimulant laxative is exceptional and exclusively on medical prescription: 1 tablet per day for two to ten days.
It is recommended to start treatment with the lowest dose. The dose can then be adjusted to the dose to obtain regular bowel movements.
Do not exceed the maximum daily dose.
You should avoid taking products that reduce the acidity of your stomach, such as alkaline medications, antacids, proton pump inhibitors, or milk, so you do not prematurely dissolve the stomach. coating of the tablet.
Administration mode
The tablets should be swallowed without being chewed.
Frequency of administration
Take the evening (effect 10 hours after) or the morning on an empty stomach (effect 5 hours after).
Duration of treatment
No prolonged use, more than 10 days without medical advice.
Use in children and adolescents
Not applicable.
If you take more BISACODYL CRISTERS 5 mg, enteric coated tablets than you should:
A correction of the hydroelectrolytic disorders in case of very important fluid loss may be necessary. This is particularly important for the elderly and young people. The administration of antispasmodics may be useful.
If you forget to take BISACODYL CRISTERS 5 mg, enteric coated tablet:
Not applicable.
If you stop taking BISACODYL CRISTERS 5 mg, enteric coated tablet:
Not applicable.
If you have any further questions about the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
4. WHAT ARE THE POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS?
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
The most commonly reported side effects during treatment are abdominal pain and diarrhea.
The assessment of adverse reactions is based on the following frequencies:
Very common: affects more than 1 patient in 10
Frequent: affects 1 to 10 patients in 100
Uncommon: affects 1 to 10 patients in 1,000
Rare: affects 1 to 10 patients in 10,000
Very rare: affects less than 1 patient in 10,000
Not known: can not be estimated from the available data
Immune system disorders
· Rare: Anaphylactic Reactions, Quincke's Edema
Affection of skin and subcutaneous tissue
· Rare: Generalized pruritus (allergic reaction)
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
· Rare: Dehydration
· Not known: Decrease in blood potassium
Nervous system disorders
· Uncommon: Dizziness
· Rare: Syncope
Taking bisacodyl can lead to abdominal pain associated with abdominal spasms and / or defecation that can lead to dizziness or syncope.
Gastrointestinal disorders
· Common: Abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea
· Uncommon: Bloody stool (rectorrhagia), anorectal discomfort (burning sensation and anorectal pain), vomiting
· Rare: Colitis
If any of the side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.
Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This also applies to any undesirable effect that is not mentioned in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the national reporting system : National Agency for the Safety of Medicines and Health Products (ANSM) and the network of Regional Pharmacovigilance Centers - Website: www.ansm.sante.fr .
By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information about the safety of the medicine.
5. HOW TO STORE BISACODYL CRISTERS 5 mg, gastro-resistant coated tablet?
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton. The expiry date refers to the last day of this month.
This medicine does not require any special storage precautions.
Do not dispose of any medication in the sewage system or in the household garbage. Ask your pharmacist to eliminate medications that you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment.
6. CONTENTS OF PACKAGING AND OTHER INFORMATION
What BISACODYL CRISTERS contains 5 mg, gastro-resistant coated tablet
· The active substance is:
Bisacodyl ................................................. .................................................. ...................... 5 mg
For a gastro-resistant coated tablet.
· The other components are:
Lactose monohydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, hyprolose, pregelatinized starch, magnesium stearate.
Coating : hypromellose, triethyl citrate, talc, eudragit L100, eudragit S100, sucrose, magnesium stearate, titanium dioxide, yellow iron oxide, Carnauba wax.
What is BISACODYL CRISTERS 5 mg, gastro-resistant coated tablet and package contents?
This medication is a gastro-resistant, yellow, round, biconvex, coated tablet. Box of 20, 25, 30 tablets under plate (PVC / Aluminum) or (PVC / PVDC opaque white / Aluminum).
Not all presentations may be marketed.
Marketing Authorization Holder
22 QUAI GALLIENI
92150 SURESNES
Operator of the marketing authorization
Cristers
22 QUAI GALLIENI
92150 SURESNES
Warwick House, Plane Tree Crescent
Feltham, TW13 7HF
UK
Names of the drug in the member states of the European Economic Area
Not applicable.
The last date this leaflet was revised is:
[to be completed later by the holder]
Detailed information on this medicine is available on the ANSM website (France).
Laxative stimulant
This medicine is a generic of DULCOLAX tablet.
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BISACODYL Cristers: compressed enteric (yellow); box of 30.
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| bisacodyl | 5 mg |
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