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Gentle Laxative — Description, Dosage, Side Effects | PillsCard
OTC
Gentle Laxative
5 mg/1, Tablet, delayed release
INN: BISACODYL
Data updated: 2026-05-09
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Form
TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE
Dosage
5 mg/1
Route
ORAL
Storage
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DOLGENCORP, LLC
ATC Code
A06AB02
Source
OPENFDA_NDC
USDailyMed:Bisacodyl
A06AB02(WHO)A06AG02(WHO)
AU:S2(Pharmacy medicine)US:OTC/ Rx-onlyIn general:Over-the-counter(OTC)
(pyridin-2-ylmethanediyl)dibenzene-4,1-diyl diacetateOR4,4'-(pyridin-2-ylmethylene)bis(4,1-phenylene) diacetate
603-50-9Y
2391
DB09020N
2299Y
10X0709Y6I
D00245Y
ChEMBL942Y
DTXSID1022681
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O=C(Oc1ccc(cc1)C(c2ccc(OC(=O)C)cc2)c3ncccc3)C
InChI=1S/C22H19NO4/c1-15(24)26-19-10-6-17(7-11-19)22(21-5-3-4-14-23-21)18-8-12-20(13-9-18)27-16(2)25/h3-14,22H,1-2H3YKey:KHOITXIGCFIULA-UHFFFAOYSA-NY
Bisacodylis anorganic compoundthat is used as a stimulantlaxativedrug. It works directly on thecolonto produce a bowel movement. It is typically prescribed for relief of episodic and chronicconstipationand for the management ofneurogenic bowel dysfunction, as well as part of bowel preparation before medical examinations, such as for acolonoscopy.
Bisacodyl is a derivative oftriphenylmethane. It was first used as a laxative in 1953 because of its structural similarity tophenolphthalein.
It is on theWorld Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines.In 2023, it was the 293rd most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 400,000 prescriptions.
