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Publix Women Laxative

Generic: Bisacodyl

OTC
Stimulant Laxative✓ FDA-verified
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Publix Women Laxative is used to relieve occasional constipation, helping you have a bowel movement usually within 6 to 12 hours. It works by helping to stimulate your bowels to move. For adults and children over 12, you should start with one tablet taken with water, and you can take up to three tablets in a single dose once daily if needed. It's important not to use this laxative for more than one week without consulting a doctor, especially if you experience rectal bleeding or do not have a bowel movement after use. Also, avoid taking it within one hour of antacids or milk, as this can affect how well the medication works.
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Uses

  • Occasional constipation.
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Dosage

Adults and children over 12: 1 to 3 tablets once daily.
Children 6 to under 12: 1 tablet once daily.
Children under 6: Ask a doctor.
Start with one tablet and take with water.
If needed, increase to two or three tablets daily.
Always follow your doctor's specific instructions for your dose.
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Side effects

Common

Abdominal discomfortFaintnessCrampsRectal bleeding

Serious

Failure to have a bowel movement after use
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Warnings

⚠ Important warnings

  • Do not use for children under 6 years of age.
  • Ask a doctor if you have abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting.
  • Do not use if you have a sudden change in bowel habits lasting more than 2 weeks.
  • Do not chew or crush the tablet.
  • Do not use within 1 hour after taking an antacid or milk.
  • If pregnant or breastfeeding, ask a health professional before use.

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Data Source: Publicly available drug labeling information from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).