Purgative / laxative
Direct irritant
Inhibit glucose & Na+ K+ ATPase activity as well as direct stimulation of the colonic smooth muscles & myentric plexus
Stimulate bowel movement in animals with ConstipationĀ
Dogs @ 5-20mg (Total) PO once daily
Cats @ 5mg (Total dose) PO once daily
Dogs and cats @ 1-2ml of enema (bisacodyl enema 10mg/ml)
1-2 suppositories (5mg rectal suppositories)
Not to be used in impaction or obstruction lesions potentially decrease GI transit time thereby affecting absorption of other oral drugs
occasional cramping, nausea, diarrhoea, Potential fluid and electrolyte imbalance, Inflammatory response in colon.
Allergic reactions , osteomalacia, Protein losing enteropathy
DULCOLAX