Bisacodyl / Casanthranol
Bisacodyl/Casanthranol is a combination of two stimulant laxatives used to treat short-term constipation. The two ingredients work synergistically to increase bowel motility and promote stool passage, providing relief from occasional constipation.
A combination stimulant laxative for short-term relief of constipation.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 1006926
- Generic
- Bisacodyl / Casanthranol
- Class
- multi-ingredient
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Temporary relief of occasional constipation, including constipation associated with bed rest, travel, or changes in diet. May also be used for bowel preparation before medical procedures.
Both bisacodyl and casanthranol are stimulant laxatives that work by increasing intestinal contractions and promoting fluid secretion in the colon, which accelerates stool passage through the bowel.
For short-term use only; prolonged use may lead to dependence and electrolyte imbalance. Not recommended for use in patients with intestinal obstruction, undiagnosed abdominal pain, or inflammatory bowel disease. May cause abdominal cramping. Consult a healthcare provider if constipation persists beyond 7 days.
Official drug label
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