Bisocet 5mg & 10mg Suppositories
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 03 February 2026
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Relief of occasional constipation.
Dosage (summary)
Adults: 10 mg once daily; Children 1-12 years: 5 mg once daily.
Onset of Action / Duration
Onset: 15-60 mins
Special Populations
- Elderly
- Renal impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Safety not established; no adequate studies in pregnant women.
Key Drug Interactions
- Diuretics
- Adreno-corticosteroids
- Other laxatives
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to bisacodyl
- Ileus
- Intestinal obstruction
- Severe abdominal pain
- Anal fissures
- Ulcerative proctitis
Common side effects
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhoea
- Dizziness
- Nausea
Counselling Points
- Use only as directed
- Consult if bowel habits change
- Avoid driving if experiencing dizziness
Serious warnings
- Risk of dependence on laxatives
- Avoid in abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting
- Prolonged use may harm intestinal function
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