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Laxative

Drug class

Increased Large Intestinal Motility [PE]; Stimulant Laxative [EPC]; Stimulation Large Intestine Fluid/Electrolyte Secretion [PE]

Uses

Uses for relief of occasional constipation this product generally produces a bowel movement in 5 to 30 minutes

Warnings

Warnings For rectal use only

Dosage & administration

Directions Adults and children 12 years of age and over: rectal dosage is one suppository containing 0.6 gram of sodium bicarbonate and 0.9 gram of potassium bitartrate in a single daily dose Children under 12 years of age: consult a doctor Detach one suppository from the strip; remove plastic wrapper. Moisten suppository by placing it under a water tap for 30 seconds, or in a cup of water for at least 10 seconds, before insertion. Insert rectally, bulb shape first, past largest diameter of suppository. Retain suppository as long as possible (usually 10 to 30 minutes) before defecating.

Active ingredient

Active ingredients Potassium bitartrate, 0.9 g Sodium bicarbonate, 0.6 g

Inactive ingredient

Inactive ingredient polyethylene glycol

Dosage forms & strengths

TABLET, SUGAR COATED SUPPOSITORY
DEACETYLBISACODYL 5 mg/1 POTASSIUM BITARTRATE .9 g/5.7g SODIUM BICARBONATE .6 g/5.7g

All identified pills

Official source

DailyMed

Also known as

Laxative CEO-TWO