What is Laxocodyl Paediatric 5mg?
Laxocodyl Paediatric 5mg (Laxocodyl Paediatric 5mg) is a laxative that stimulates bowel movements.
Laxocodyl Paediatric 5mg is used to treat constipation or to empty the bowels before surgery, colonoscopy, x-rays, or other intestinal medical procedure.
Laxocodyl Paediatric 5mg tablets generally produce a bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours. Laxocodyl Paediatric 5mg suppositories generally produces bowel movements in 15 minutes to 1 hour.
Laxocodyl Paediatric 5mg indications
Laxocodyl Paediatric 5mg is a laxative that stimulates bowel movements.
Laxocodyl Paediatric 5mg is used to treat constipation or to empty the bowels before surgery, colonoscopy, x-rays, or other intestinal medical procedure.
How should I use Laxocodyl Paediatric 5mg?
Use Laxocodyl Paediatric 5mg enema as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Wash your hands before and after using Laxocodyl Paediatric 5mg enema.
- Lie on left side with knee bent and arms resting comfortably. You may also kneel, then lower head and chest forward until left side of face is resting on surface with left arm folded comfortably.
- Remove protective shield from enema tip.
- Gently insert enema tip into rectum using steady pressure with a slight side-to-side movement, with tip pointing toward navel. Do not force the enema tip into rectum because this can cause injury. Insertion may be easier if you bear down as if having a bowel movement because this helps to relax the muscles around the anus.
- Squeeze bottle until nearly all the liquid is gone. It is not necessary to empty the bottle completely because it contains more liquid than needed.
- Remove enema from rectum and maintain position until the urge to evacuate the bowels is strong (5 to 20 minutes if possible).
- Drinking extra fluids while you are taking Laxocodyl Paediatric 5mg enema is recommended. Check with your doctor for instructions.
- If you miss a dose of Laxocodyl Paediatric 5mg enema and are using it regularly, use it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not use 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Laxocodyl Paediatric 5mg enema.
Uses of Laxocodyl Paediatric 5mg in details
Laxocodyl Paediatric 5mg is used to treat constipation. It may also be used to clean out the intestines before a bowel examination/surgery. Laxocodyl Paediatric 5mg is known as a stimulant laxative. It works by increasing the movement of the intestines, helping the stool to come out.
How to use Laxocodyl Paediatric 5mg
Take this medication by mouth as directed by your doctor. If you are self-treating, follow all directions on the product package. If you are uncertain about any of the information, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Swallow this medication whole. Do not crush, chew, or break the tablet or take it within 1 hour of antacids, milk, or milk products. Doing so can destroy the coating on the tablet and may increase the risk of stomach upset and nausea.
Dosage is based on your age, medical condition, and response to treatment. Do not increase your dose or take this drug more often than directed. Do not take this medication for more than 7 days unless directed by your doctor. Serious side effects may occur with overuse of this medication.
It may take 6 to 12 hours before this medication causes a bowel movement. Tell your doctor if your condition persists or worsens, or if bleeding from the rectum occurs. If you think you may have a serious medical problem, seek immediate medical attention.
Laxocodyl Paediatric 5mg description
Laxocodyl Paediatric 5mg may also contain the following excipients: Tablet: Lactose monohydrate, dried and undried maize starch, glycerol, magnesium stearate, crystallized sugar, talc, acacia, titanium dioxide, methacrylic acid-methyl methacrylate copolymer (1:1) and (1:2), PEG 6000, ferric oxide yellow (E172), beeswax white, carnauba wax, dibutyl phthalate, p-hydroxybenzoic acid methyl ester, p-hydroxybenzoic acid propyl ester. Suppositories: Hard fat Witepsol W45, E76.
Laxocodyl Paediatric 5mg is 4,4'-diacetoxy-diphenyl-(pyridyl-2)-methane.
Laxocodyl Paediatric 5mg dosage
Laxocodyl Paediatric 5mg Dosage
Applies to the following strength(s): 5 mg; 10 mg
The information at Drugs.com is not a substitute for medical advice. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Usual Adult Dose for:
- Bowel Preparation
- Constipation
Additional dosage information:
- Renal Dose Adjustments
- Liver Dose Adjustments
- Dialysis
- Other Comments
Usual Adult Dose for Bowel Preparation
5 to 15 mg (1 to 3 tablets) orally once a day as needed or
10 mg (1 suppository) rectally once a day as needed or
10 mg rectal liquid once a day as needed.
Usual Adult Dose for Constipation
5 to 15 mg (1 to 3 tablets) orally once a day as needed or
10 mg (1 suppository) rectally once a day as needed or
10 mg rectal liquid once a day as needed.
Renal Dose Adjustments
No adjustment recommended.
Caution is recommended when using Laxocodyl Paediatric 5mg enemas containing monobasic or dibasic sodium phosphate in patients with impaired renal function or where colostomy exists as hypocalcemia, hyperphosphatemia, hypernatremia, and acidosis may occur.
Liver Dose Adjustments
No adjustment recommended
Dialysis
No adjustment recommended
Other Comments
Alleviation of constipation can be expected within 8 to 12 hours if taken at bedtime or within 6 hours if taken during waking hours.
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Laxocodyl Paediatric 5mg interactions
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Antacids: May diminish the therapeutic effect of Laxocodyl Paediatric 5mg. Antacids may cause the delayed-release Laxocodyl Paediatric 5mg tablets to release drug prior to reaching the large intestine. Gastric irritation and/or cramps may occur. Management: Antacids should not be used within 1 hour before Laxocodyl Paediatric 5mg administration. Consider therapy modification
Dichlorphenamide: Laxatives may enhance the hypokalemic effect of Dichlorphenamide. Monitor therapy
Polyethylene Glycol-Electrolyte Solution: Laxocodyl Paediatric 5mg may enhance the adverse/toxic effect of Polyethylene Glycol-Electrolyte Solution. Monitor therapy
Laxocodyl Paediatric 5mg side effects
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What are the possible side effects of Laxocodyl Paediatric 5mg?
Applies to Laxocodyl Paediatric 5mg: oral tablets delayed-release, rectal suppositories, rectal suspension
Side effects include:
Some degree of abdominal discomfort, nausea, cramps, griping, and/or faintness with therapeutic doses.
Diarrhea, GI irritation, and fluid and electrolyte depletion.
Gastric irritation and the possibility of vomiting if enteric coating of tablets is disrupted.
Rectal administration of Laxocodyl Paediatric 5mg (the active ingredient contained in Laxocodyl Paediatric 5mg Uniserts) suspensions or suppositories may cause irritation and a sensation of burning of the rectal mucosa and mild proctitis.
Hepatotoxicity if sufficient tannic acid is absorbed from Laxocodyl Paediatric 5mg tannex.
Laxocodyl Paediatric 5mg contraindications
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What is the most important information I should know about Laxocodyl Paediatric 5mg?
Hypersensitivity to any component.
- Colopathies organic inflammatory (ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease...).
- Subocclusif occlusive syndrome.
- Abdominal pain syndromes of unknown cause.
- States of severe dehydration with electrolyte depletion.
RECOMMENDED:
- Pregnancy: there is no reliable data on teratogenesis in animals. Clinically, there is currently no adequate data to evaluate a possible effect of malformation or Laxocodyl Paediatric 5mg fetotoxic when administered during pregnancy. Consequently, the use of Laxocodyl Paediatric 5mg is not recommended during pregnancy. This item does not recommend a systematic argument for abortion, but leads to an attitude of caution and a prenatal care oriented.
- Breast-feeding: Because it passes through breast milk, the use of Laxocodyl Paediatric 5mg is discouraged.
- Concomitant use not recommended: medication torsade de pointes (amiodarone, astemizole, bepridil, bretylium, disopyramide, erythromycin IV, halofantrine, pentamidine, quinidine, sparfloxacin, sotalol, sultopride, terfenadine, vincamine).
Active ingredient matches for Laxocodyl Paediatric 5mg:
Bisacodyl in Oman.
List of Laxocodyl Paediatric 5mg substitutes (brand and generic names) | Sort by popularity |
| Unit description / dosage (Manufacturer) | Price, USD |
| Laxocodyl Paediatric (Oman) | |
| LAXODYL (India) | |
| LAXODYL Capsule/ Tablet / 5mg / 100 units (Shalaks) | $ 0.87 |
| 5 mg x 100's (Shalaks) | $ 0.87 |
| Laxodyl 5mg TAB / 100 (Shalaks) | $ 0.87 |
| Laxodyl 5 mg x 1's (Shalaks) | |
| LAXODYL tab 5 mg x 10's (Shalaks) | $ 0.09 |
| Laxodyl 5mg TAB / 100 (Shalaks) | $ 0.87 |
| Laxogeno (Chile) | |
| Dragee; Oral; Bisacodyl 5 mg (Grunenthal) | |
| Powder; Oral; Sodium Bicarbonate 2.1 g (Grunenthal) | |
| Solution; Rectal; Citric Acid 8.57 g; Magnesium Citrate 4.286 g / 100 ml (Grunenthal) | |
| Suppositories; Rectal; Bisacodyl 10 mg (Grunenthal) | |
| Laxysat Burger | |
| Dragee, Enteric Coated; Oral; Bisacodyl | |
| Laxysat bürger (Germany) | |
| Dragee, Enteric Coated; Oral; Bisacodyl (Ysatfabrik) | |
| Leidapharm Bisacodyl (Netherlands) | |
| Leidapharm Laxeertabletten Bisacodyl (Netherlands) | |
| Liton (Taiwan) | |
| Liton 5 mg (ZHPL (Marline Bio Care)) | |
| 200ml (ZHPL (Marline Bio Care)) | $ 0.70 |
| Liton Ferric ammonium citrate 200mg, L-lysine monohydrochloride12 mg, vitamin B12 5 mcg, vitamin B6 2 mg, folic acid 1mg/5 mL. SYR / 200ml (ZHPL (Marline Bio Care)) | $ 0.70 |
| LITON syr 200ml (ZHPL (Marline Bio Care)) | $ 0.70 |
| Livsane Bisacodyl (Netherlands) | |
| Logomed Abfuhr-Dragees (Germany) | |
| Dragee; Oral; Bisacodyl (Logomed) | |
| Longshutong (China) | |
| Loolax (India) | |
| Loolax 5mg TAB / 10 (Intas) | $ 0.11 |
| LOOLAX tab 5 mg x 10's (Intas) | $ 0.11 |
| Lopefan (Peru) | |
| LoSo Prep Kit | |
| Lovoldyl (Italy) | |
| LUPILAX (India) | |
| LUPILAX tab 5 mg x 10's (Lupin) | $ 0.12 |
| LUPIPLAX | |
| LUPIPLAX TABLET 1 strip / 10 tablets each (Lupin Ltd) | $ 0.13 |
| Magic Bullet | |
| Mandrolax (Germany) | |
| Marcholax (Hong Kong) | |
| Marienbader Pillen N (Germany) | |
| Dragee, Enteric Coated; Oral; Bisacodyl (Cheplapharm) | |
| Medesup (Spain) | |
| Medibudget Abführdragées Bisacodyl (Switzerland) | |
| Mediolax (Germany) | |
| Tablet, Film-Coated; Oral; Bisacodyl (Medice) | |
| Medobisa (Vietnam) | |
| Medobisa 5 mg x 3 Blister x 10 Tablet | |
| Medobisa 10 mg x 3 Blister x 10 Tablet | |
| Medobisa 5 mg x 10 Blister x 10 Tablet | |
| Metalax (Finland) | |
| Modane | |
| Tablet, Film-Coated; Oral; Sennoside B / Senna Dry Extract 11.7 mg; Vitamin B5 / Calcium Pantothenate 12.5 mg (Savage) | |
| Suspension; Oral; Dantron 37.5 mg; Vitamin B5 / Calcium Pantothenate 12.5 mg / 5 ml (Savage) | |
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References
- DailyMed. "BISACODYL: DailyMed provides trustworthy information about marketed drugs in the United States. DailyMed is the official provider of FDA label information (package inserts).". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailyme... (accessed September 17, 2018).
- PubChem. "bisacodyl". https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/com... (accessed September 17, 2018).
- DrugBank. "Bisacodyl". http://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB09020 (accessed September 17, 2018).
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