LAXOCODYL

Composition

Each enteric-coated tablet contains: Bisacodyl 5 mg.
Also SUPPOSITORIES; each suppository contains: Bisacodyl 5 mg (Paediatric) or Bisacodyl 10 mg.

Indications

Laxocodyl is used for:

• treatment of constipation;
• evacuation of the colon prior to diagnos­tic procedures (e.g. radiological examina­tion of the bdomen or endoscopy) or elective bowel surgery;
• conditions that require defaecation to be facilitated e.g. geriatric patients with dimin­ished colonic motor response;
• pre- and post-operative care, to maintain soft faeces in patients with haemorrhoids and other anorectal disorders.

Dosage and Administration

Tablets
Laxocodyl tablets should be swallowed whole; without chewing orcrushing, with a full glass of water or other fluid; not to be taken with milk or antacids (See Drug Interactions).
Adults and children above 10 years: Usually 1 – 2 tablets taken at bedtime in order to produce the desired effect the next morning. If needed, the dose can be increased to 3 – 4 tablets.
Children 6 – 10 years: A single daily dose of one tablet at bedtime is usually recom­mended.
Suppositories
Laxocodyl suppositories may be used to obtain a faster effect, after approximately V2 -1 hour.
Adults and children above 10 years: One10mg suppository in the morning.
Children 6-10 years: One 5 mg (paedi­atric) suppository in the morning.
Combined
Laxocodyl can be employed to completely evacuate the intestine prior to diagnostic procedures and surgery. In such cases, tablets should be given concomitantly with suppositories.
Adults: 2 tablets at bedtime for 2 days before examination and, if necessary, one 10 mg suppository to be inserted the fol­lowing morning one hour before examina­tion.
Children 6 years and over: 1 tablet at bed­time for 2 days before examination and, if necessary, one 5mg (paediatric) supposi­tory to be inserted the following morning one hour before examination.

Packaging

t: 20, 1000
su: 10.