Bisacodyl
(Dulcolax®, Entrolax®, Bisacodyl)
Available as tablets or capsules.
Gastro-resistant tablet
Available as soluble tablets?
No
Available as a liquid?
Yes - unlicensed
Available as something for placing under your tongue?
No
Available as something for placing on your gum?
No
Available as granules?
No
Available as a patch for putting on your skin?
No
Available as an injection?
No
Available as nasal/oral spray?
NO
Safe or appropriate to crush
Enteric coated products should not be crushed. Consider switching to suppositories if appropriate or consider an alternative therapy.
Additional information for Healthcare Professionals+
Generic name
Bisacodyl
Usual formulation brand names
Dulcolax®, Entrolax®
Is tablet/capsule specially coated?
Yes
Modified release
No
Film coated
No
Enteric coated
Yes
Sugar coated
No
Soluble tablet strength
-
Sublingual/buccal formulation strength
-
Granule strength
-
Transdermal patch strength
-
Injection strength
-
Nasal/oral spray Strength
-
Available as a licensed liquid or special?
Special - oral suspension, enema
Are specials or imports available?
On the Specials Tariff
Liquid strengths
2.5mg/5ml, 2.74mg/5ml - specials
Is the liquid medicine sugar free?
Yes
Licensed for administration via enteral tube
No
Advice on administration via enteral tube
Not recommended
Notes
Suppositories available