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Stimulant laxatives work by stimulating the lower part of the intestine. This medication is recommended for occasional constipation. BISACODYL VIATRIS CONSEIL does not help with weight loss; it does not affect the absorption of calories or nutrients.
Medicine
Bisacodyl 5 mg Viatris Conseil, Occasional Constipation, box of 30 enteric-coated tablets
1 box of 30 enteric-coated tablets
4,50€
In stockThis is a medicine. Information on precautions for use (drug interactions, contraindications, special warnings, adverse reactions...) and dosage are detailed in the summary of product characteristics.
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Adults: 1 or 2 tablets per day at most.
Children up to 12 years of age suffering from chronic or persistent constipation should be treated only under a doctor’s supervision.
Children ages 6 to 12: 1 tablet per day for two to ten days, as directed by a doctor.
It is recommended to start treatment with the lowest dose. The dose may then be adjusted until a regular bowel movement is achieved.
The maximum daily dose must not be exceeded.
The tablets should be swallowed whole in the evening (onset of action 10 hours later) or in the morning on an empty stomach (onset of action 5 hours later), with a sufficient amount of liquid.
Avoid taking this medication at the same time as products that reduce acidity in the upper gastrointestinal tract, to prevent premature dissolution of the tablet’s coating. Read the package insert carefully before use.
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to the active ingredient or to any of the excipients.
- Severe dehydration with electrolyte depletion.
- Inflammatory bowel diseases, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease.
- Abdominal pain syndromes of unknown cause, including severe abdominal pain associated with nausea and vomiting that may indicate a serious condition.
- Obstructive or sub-obstructive syndromes.
- Children under 6 years of age.
Pregnancy:
The use of bisacodyl is not recommended during pregnancy. This is because there is insufficient clinical and animal data.
Breastfeeding:
BISACODYL VIATRIS CONSEIL may be used while breastfeeding, after consulting a doctor.
Children up to 12 years of age suffering from chronic or persistent constipation should be treated only under a doctor’s supervision.
Children ages 6 to 12: 1 tablet per day for two to ten days, as directed by a doctor.
It is recommended to start treatment with the lowest dose. The dose may then be adjusted until a regular bowel movement is achieved.
The maximum daily dose must not be exceeded.
The tablets should be swallowed whole in the evening (onset of action 10 hours later) or in the morning on an empty stomach (onset of action 5 hours later), with a sufficient amount of liquid.
Avoid taking this medication at the same time as products that reduce acidity in the upper gastrointestinal tract, to prevent premature dissolution of the tablet’s coating. Read the package insert carefully before use.
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to the active ingredient or to any of the excipients.
- Severe dehydration with electrolyte depletion.
- Inflammatory bowel diseases, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease.
- Abdominal pain syndromes of unknown cause, including severe abdominal pain associated with nausea and vomiting that may indicate a serious condition.
- Obstructive or sub-obstructive syndromes.
- Children under 6 years of age.
Pregnancy:
The use of bisacodyl is not recommended during pregnancy. This is because there is insufficient clinical and animal data.
Breastfeeding:
BISACODYL VIATRIS CONSEIL may be used while breastfeeding, after consulting a doctor.
In cases of occasional or chronic constipation, lifestyle and dietary changes are often sufficient to restore normal bowel function. The most effective measures are as follows:
- Stop taking medications that may cause constipation (see list here): Do not stop taking these medications without the approval of the doctor who prescribed them.
- Adjust your position on the toilet to make it easier to pass stool: raise your feet to the height of the toilet bowl by placing them on a footstool.
- Increase the fiber content in your daily diet: fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, prunes, etc. Certain natural products can help increase the bulk of your food, such as wheat bran, psyllium seeds, or flaxseeds. Supplementation with medications or dietary products may be prescribed. It should be introduced gradually over 2 weeks to minimize side effects such as bloating and digestive discomfort.
- Drink water rich in minerals, especially magnesium, a mineral that has a significant laxative effect.
Other lifestyle and dietary measures are sometimes recommended, but their benefits have not been formally proven.
- Increase your fluid intake by drinking at least one to two liters of liquid per day, such as water, herbal teas, fruit juices, or soup. Drinking fluids promotes regular bowel movements. Avoid excessive consumption of coffee, tea, or carbonated beverages (colas).
- Exercise. Physical activity can stimulate bowel movements, especially when the abdominal muscles are engaged. People who are bedridden due to illness should try to get up and walk as often as their doctor allows, to stimulate the urge to have a bowel movement.
- Stop taking medications that may cause constipation (see list here): Do not stop taking these medications without the approval of the doctor who prescribed them.
- Adjust your position on the toilet to make it easier to pass stool: raise your feet to the height of the toilet bowl by placing them on a footstool.
- Increase the fiber content in your daily diet: fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, prunes, etc. Certain natural products can help increase the bulk of your food, such as wheat bran, psyllium seeds, or flaxseeds. Supplementation with medications or dietary products may be prescribed. It should be introduced gradually over 2 weeks to minimize side effects such as bloating and digestive discomfort.
- Drink water rich in minerals, especially magnesium, a mineral that has a significant laxative effect.
Other lifestyle and dietary measures are sometimes recommended, but their benefits have not been formally proven.
- Increase your fluid intake by drinking at least one to two liters of liquid per day, such as water, herbal teas, fruit juices, or soup. Drinking fluids promotes regular bowel movements. Avoid excessive consumption of coffee, tea, or carbonated beverages (colas).
- Exercise. Physical activity can stimulate bowel movements, especially when the abdominal muscles are engaged. People who are bedridden due to illness should try to get up and walk as often as their doctor allows, to stimulate the urge to have a bowel movement.
Bisacodyl 5 mg, pour un comprimé enrobé gastro-résistant.
Excipients à effet notoire : lactose, saccharose, sodium (essentiellement sans sodium). Pour la liste complète des excipients, voir la notice.
Excipients à effet notoire : lactose, saccharose, sodium (essentiellement sans sodium). Pour la liste complète des excipients, voir la notice.
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