Bisacodyl and Dual Action Complete
Determining the interaction of Bisacodyl and Dual Action Complete and the possibility of their joint administration.
In the database of official manuals used in the service creation an interaction registered by statistical results of studies was found, which can either lead to negative consequences for the patient health or strengthen a mutual positive effect. A doctor should be consulted to address the issue of joint drug administration.
Consumer:Using bisacodyl together with calcium carbonate may alter the effects of bisacodyl. Bisacodyl and calcium carbonate should be separated by at least one hour. If your doctor does prescribe these medications together, you may need a dose adjustment or special test to safely use both medications. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
Professional:ADJUST DOSING INTERVAL: By increasing gastric pH, antacids may reduce the resistance of the enteric coating of bisacodyl tablets, resulting in earlier release of bisacodyl and gastric irritation and dyspepsia.
MANAGEMENT: The administration of antacids and bisacodyl should be separated by at least one hour.
- Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics." O 0
Generic Name: bisacodyl
Brand name: Alophen, Bisac-Evac, Bisco-Lax, Carters Little Pills, Correctol, Doxidan Tablet, Ducodyl, Dulcolax Laxative, Evac-u-gen, Ex-lax Ultra, Feen-A-Mint, Fleet Bisacodyl, Gen Lax, Magic Bullet, Veracolate, Dulcogen, Bisa-Plex, Bisolax, Gentle Laxative, Laxative Gentle Suppositories, Correct, Modane, Colax, Gentlax Tablet, Fematrol, Bisa-Lax, Dulcolax, Fleet Bisacodyl Enema
Synonyms: Bisacodyl (oral and rectal)
Generic Name: calcium carbonate / famotidine / magnesium hydroxide
Brand name: Dual Action Complete, Duo Fusion, Pepcid Complete
Synonyms: n.a.
In the course of checking the drug compatibility and interactions, data from the following reference sources was used: Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com.
- Bisacodyl-Duavee
- Bisacodyl-Duavee (combination)
- Bisacodyl-Duet DHA
- Bisacodyl-Duet DHA 400
- Bisacodyl-Duet DHA Balanced
- Bisacodyl-Duetact
- Dual Action Complete-Bisacodyl and polyethylene glycol (PEG) 3350 with electrolytes
- Dual Action Complete-Bisacodyl Enema
- Dual Action Complete-Bisacodyl oral and rectal
- Dual Action Complete-Bisacodyl Suppositories
- Dual Action Complete-Bisacodyl Suppository
- Dual Action Complete-Bisacodyl Tablets