Bisacodyl (INN) is an organic compound that is used as a stimulant laxative drug. It works directly on the colon to produce a bowel movement. It is typically prescribed for relief of constipation and for the management of neurogenic bowel dysfunction as well as part of bowel preparation before medical examinations, such as for a colonoscopy. Bisac...
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<chemical> A diphenylmethane stimulant laxative used for the treatment of constipation and for bowel evacuation. ... Pharmacological action: cathartic. ... Chemical name: Phenol, 4,4'-(2-pyridinylmethylene)bis-, diacetate (ester) ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
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(bis-ak´ә-dәl) (bis″ә-ko´dәl) a contact laxative used before procedures involving the colon; administered orally or by rectal suppository, either as the base or as a complex with tannic acid (bisacodyl tannex).
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