Vaginal antifungals also carry a warning against use in the presence of lower abdominal pain. All NSAIDs including bismuth subsalicylate, aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen carry warnings against use if the patient has ulcers, in order to reduce the risk of stomach bleeding with their use. However, there is also a specific warning against use with stomach ulcers for nicotine cessation gum and lozenge products e. Either can increase the risk of ulcers, but the pharmacist can recommend nicotine transdermal patches, which do not carry this warning e.
Diarrhea is a potentially deadly condition, especially if it persists sufficiently to cause fluid and electrolyte disturbances. Bloody or tarry black stools are both immediate cause for referral. Black stools usually indicate bleeding from the upper GI tract, while bright red blood is associated with bleeding from the large intestine, bowel, or anus.
IBS also known as spastic colon , irritable colon , or spastic colitis causes abdominal pain, cramping, fullness, gas, and bloating. Patients with IBS may also experience mucus in their stools. You can treat several common problems related to the stomach and intestines. Heartburn and sour stomach can be treated with antacids, products such as Zantac or Prevacid 24HR.
However, you must read each part of the label closely, as each product carries age limits, safe time limits for self-use, warnings, precautions, dosing information, and conditions under which you should see a physician. If you ignore any of these items, you risk serious harm in many ways, such as by failure to get diagnosis and treatment for cancer. You can also treat constipation with several different types of laxatives.
When choosing a laxative, choose safer products such as docusate e. Avoid mineral oil and castor oil, and be sure you do not overuse such stimulants as senna and bisacodyl, as they can lead to dependence.
Check the age limits on each package and do not give a product to a patient under the ages stated on the label. You can self-treat diarrhea in patients aged 6 years and above with loperamide Imodium A-D or in those aged 12 years and above with bismuth subsalicylate Pepto-Bismol.
In each case, as always, make sure to read and follow the entire label. There are a far greater number of instances in which you should see a physician. For example, vomiting is a common but potentially dangerous problem. The only type of vomiting you can treat without seeing a physician is when it was caused by motion sickness, as from a carnival ride or a trip in a boat, plane, or car.
If the patient did not undergo any strange or unusual type of motion in the past few hours, you should see a physician. The patient may have a stomach flu, food poisoning, or any of a number of other conditions. Diarrhea that lasts more than 48 hours from the first loose stool can also lead to dehydration and electrolyte loss. The absence of a warning for a given drug or drug combination in no way should be construed to indicate that the drug or drug combination is safe, effective or appropriate for any given patient.
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Updated visitor guidelines. You are here Home » bisacodyl oral and rectal. Top of the page. Bisacodyl slide 3 of 3, Bisacodyl,. What is the most important information I should know about bisacodyl? What is bisacodyl? Bisacodyl is a laxative that stimulates bowel movements.
Bisacodyl may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Overuse of laxatives can cause your bowels to function improperly, or can make you dependent on laxative use.
In some cases, bisacodyl is taken by mouth. The enema and suppository forms of this medicine are for use in the rectum. Bisacodyl used in the rectum can produce much faster results. You should have a bowel movement within 15 to 60 minutes after using a rectal suppository , or within 5 to 20 minutes after using the rectal enema. Call your doctor if you do not have a bowel movement after using this medicine, or if you have constipation for longer than 7 days.
If you are using bisacodyl to prepare for a medical test, follow your doctor's instructions about when to use the medicine. If you are preparing for a medical test and you miss your dose, call your doctor for instructions. Health Topics. If symptoms persist seek medical advice. Adults and children over 10 years of age can take 1 to 2 tablets in a single daily dose.
It is suggested to take the tablets within 30 to 60 minutes before your normal bedtime to produce a bowel movement the next morning. Children years can take one tablet at night. See medical advice for use in children. The tablets must not be chewed or crushed. They are small and can be easily swallowed. The tablets are coated to prevent the active ingredient from being released until it reaches the part of the intestines bowel where it is needed to work.
This product should not be taken with milk or dairy products. Follow the directions for use on the carton. The required dose can be administered by simply holding the bottle with the dropper facing downwards and gently squeezing the bottle.
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