Bisacodyl and Promethegan rectal

• Generic Name: bisacodyl
• Dosage Forms: tablet
• Other Brand Names:

  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

Bisacodyl is a laxative that stimulates bowel movements.

Bisacodyl is used to treat constipation or to empty the bowels before surgery, colonoscopy, x-rays, or other intestinal medical procedure.

Bisacodyl may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: promethazine
• Dosage Forms: rectal suppository
• Other Brand Names: Phenadoz, Promethegan, Phenergan

Promethegan is in a group of drugs called phenothiazines (FEEN-oh-THYE-a-zeens). It works by changing the actions of chemicals in your brain. This medicine also acts as an antihistamine. It blocks the effects of the naturally occurring chemical histamine in your body.

Promethegan is used to treat allergy symptoms such as itching, runny nose, sneezing, itchy or watery eyes, hives, and itchy skin rashes.

Promethegan also prevents motion sickness, and treats nausea and vomiting or pain after surgery. It is also used as a sedative or sleep aid.

Promethegan is not for use in treating symptoms of asthma, pneumonia, or other lower respiratory tract infections.

Promethegan may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.