Manufacturer: Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition : Bisacodyl
Bisacad Tablet is best taken at night when it is used to treat constipation. It should be swallowed whole and must not be chewed, broken or crushed. It is recommended to start with the lowest dose and increase if you need to, but do not exceed the maximum daily dose. You should not use this medicine for more than the recommended days unless your doctor tells you to. Some lifestyle changes can help with constipation, for example drinking plenty of fluids, exercise regularly, eating more fiber-rich foods such as fruits, vegetables, and cereals.
Bisacodyl works by stimulating enteric neurons to cause peristalsis, i.e., colonic contractions. It is also a contact laxative; it increases fluid and salt secretion. The action of bisacodyl on the small intestine is negligible; stimulant laxatives mainly promote evacuation of the colon.
Bisacodyl is administered either orally or rectally. Bisacodyl distributes locally, and the circulating drug undergoes hepatic metabolism and is then excreted in the urine. Bisacodyl is minimally absorbed (15%), and the onset of action of the drug begins 6—8 hours after an oral dose.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Bisacad
Vomiting
Bloating
Nausea
Stomach cramp
Bisacodyl is contraindicated in patients with ileus, intestinal obstruction, acute abdominal conditions including appendicitis, acute inflammatory bowel diseases, and severe abdominal pain associated with nausea and vomiting which may be indicative of the aforementioned severe conditions.
Bisacad Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Bisacad Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Bisacad Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Use with caution
Below 9years: Contraindicated
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Do not chew, crush or break it. Bisacad Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Bisacad Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Together with Bisacad Tablet, taking a fiber-rich diet containing whole grain bread and cereals, bran, fruits and green leafy vegetables, is essential to maintain healthy bowel function.
Avoid taking a Bisacad Tablet for more than 1 week, unless prescribed by the doctor, as it leads to dependency on the laxative action to produce a bowel movement.
Take Bisacad Tablet after 2 hours from other medicines, as it may interfere with the absorption of other medicines.
Bisacad Tablet should be preferably taken at bedtime because it requires 6 to 8 hours to show impact.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Bisacad Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
Q. Is it safe to use Bisacad Tablet?
Bisacad Tablet is safe if you use it for a prescribed duration and dose as recommended by your doctor. In case of any side effects, consult your doctor.
Q. Is Bisacad Tablet a stimulant laxative?
Yes, Bisacad Tablet belongs to a group of medicines known as stimulant laxatives which increase bowel movements. Bisacad Tablet is used for recent or long-term constipation. It can also be used to clear the bowels before surgery, labor or radiological investigation.
Q. Is Bisacad Tablet habit forming?
Bisacad Tablet can be habit-forming. Long-term use can make your body depend on the laxative for regular bowel movements, damage the bowel, cause malnutrition, and problems with the amounts of water and salts in your body. Do not use this medicine for longer than directed by your doctor. If your constipation keeps returning, consult your doctor.
Q. Is Bisacad Tablet effective?
Yes, Bisacad Tablet is effective if used for an approved indication at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.
Q. Can I take Bisacad Tablet for constipation?
Bisacad Tablet is used for the treatment of recent or long-term constipation. Bisacad Tablet can also be used to clear the bowels before surgery, labor or radiological investigation. Bisacad Tablet belongs to a group of medicines known as stimulant laxatives. Stimulant laxatives increase bowel movements, thus help in relieving constipation.
Q. Can I take Bisacad Tablet with senna?
Bisacad Tablet and senna both belong to a group of medicines called laxatives. However, no drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two, this does not mean that interactions cannot occur. Therefore, please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Can the use of Bisacad Tablet help lose weight?
Bisacad Tablet does not cause weight loss. Please consult your doctor in case you experience weight loss while taking Bisacad Tablet or if you need treatment for weight management.
Q. Does Bisacad Tablet cause diarrhea?
Diarrhea is a common side effect of Bisacad Tablet. Please consult your doctor if you experience intolerable diarrhea with Bisacad Tablet.
Q. Does Bisacad Tablet cause cramping?
Abdominal cramps or pain is a common side effect of Bisacad Tablet. Please consult your doctor if you experience cramps while taking Bisacad Tablet.
