What drug class is bisacodyl?

bisacodyl is classified as a Increased Large Intestinal Motility.

Is there a generic version of bisacodyl?

Yes, generic versions of bisacodyl are available. See the Exact Equivalents section above for FDA-rated generic alternatives.

How does bisacodyl work?

bisacodyl mechanism of action information is available in the Drug Information section of this page.

Bisacodyl

Also sold as: Bisac-Evac, Dulcolax, Correct (New Formula), Laxomil, The Magic Bullet (+5 more)

Increased Large Intestinal MotilityPrescription OnlyGeneric Available

Related Medications

Important: Only drugs listed as "Exact Equivalents" (FDA AB-rated) are confirmed interchangeable. All other listings are for informational reference only and do NOT indicate that drugs can be substituted without a physician's explicit guidance.

Same Pharmacologic Class

These drugs share a pharmacologic classification but are NOT interchangeable. Listing here does not imply clinical equivalence. A physician must evaluate each drug individually for the patient's specific condition.

Classification: Increased Large Intestinal Motility (source: RxClass/NLM)

Insurance Coverage User-Reported

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No community coverage data yet for bisacodyl.

Coverage data submission coming soon.

Drug Information

Indications & Uses

Directions -detach one suppository from the strip -remove wrapper before inserting into the rectum adults and children 12 years of age and older 1 suppository once daily children 6 to under 12 years 1/2 suppository once daily children under 6 years do not use

Dosage & Administration

Warnings & Precautions

Warnings For rectal use only.

Verify with Primary Sources

Always verify clinical information with authoritative sources.

DailyMed (NLM/NIH)FDA-approved drug labeling↗FDA Orange BookTherapeutic equivalence data↗RxNorm (NLM/NIH)Drug nomenclature & relationships↗