Bisacodyl -- Key Facts

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Bisacodyl is known as a stimulant laxative. It relieves constipation by helping your bowel move so you can poo more easily. It also softens your poo.

Bisacodyl tablets take 6 to 12 hours to work. The suppositories take 10 to 45 minutes to work, so it's best to stay close to a toilet after you've used them.

The most common side effects are feeling sick (nausea), diarrhoea, stomach pain or cramps.

Only give bisacodyl to children and young people if a doctor or pharmacist recommends it.

Do not take bisacodyl tablets or use bisacodyl suppositories every day for more than 5 days.