Correctol
Active Ingredient(s): BisacodylCategory: Laxative
Correctol Overview
Bisacodyl (INN) is an organic compound that is used as a stimulant laxative drug. It works directly on the colon to produce a bowel movement. It is typically prescribed for relief of episodic and chronic constipation and for the management of neurogenic bowel dysfunction, as well as part of bowel preparation before medical examinations, such as for a colonoscopy.[1][2] Bisacodyl is a derivative of triphenylmethane. It was first used as a laxative in 1953 becau...
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Correctol available again
For a while Correctol was unavailable while the manufacturer changed ownership. Correctol is now owned by Bayer and the website says Correctol is available again. However, I have not yet seen it return to my local store shelves in the USA. Correctol.com ## Hello, Ken! How are you? For anyone else looking, the active ingredient in Correctol is Bisacodyl and it is available over the counter in many other products as store brands and generic laxatives. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, bloating, abdominal cramping and diarrhea. Is there anything I can help with? ## When Correctol was first introduced back in early 1958, it was formulated with Phenolphthalein and Docusate Sodium. Now it is made with Bisacodyl only. The pills are still pink in co...
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For a while Correctol was unavailable while the manufacturer changed ownership. Correctol is now owned by Bayer and the website says Correctol is available again. However, I have not yet seen it return to my local store shelves in the USA. Correctol.com ## Hello, Ken! How are you? For anyone else looking, the active ingredient in Correctol is Bisacodyl and it is available over the counter in many other products as store brands and generic laxatives. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, bloating, abdominal cramping and diarrhea. Is there anything I can help with? ## When Correctol was first introduced back in early 1958, it was formulated with Phenolphthalein and Docusate Sodium. Now it is made with Bisacodyl only. The pills are still pink in co...
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Possible Dosages for this and Related Drugs:
Bisacodyl
- For Solution: 5mg,n/a + n/a,210gm + n/a,0.74gm + n/a,2.86gm + n/a,5.6gm
- For Solution, Tablet, Delayed Release: 5mg,n/a + n/a,210gm + n/a,0.74gm + n/a,2.86gm + n/a,5.6gm
- For Solution: Tablet, Delayed Release: 5mg,n/a + N/a,210gm + N/a,0.74gm + N/a,2.86gm + N/a,5.6gm
- Suppository: 10mg
- Tablet: 5mg
- Tablet, Delayed Release: 5mg, 5mg,n/a + n/a,210gm + n/a,0.74gm + n/a,2.86gm + n/a,5.6gm
- Tablet, Delayed Release, For Solution: 5mg,n/a + n/a,210gm + n/a,0.74gm + n/a,2.86gm + n/a,5.6gm
- Tablet, Extended Release: 5mg
NDC Database Records for Correctol: (1 result)
Sorted by National Drug Code- 11523-4335 Correctol 5 mg Oral Tablet, Coated by Msd Consumer Care, Inc.
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- HALFLYTELY AND BISACODYL TABLETS BOWEL PREP KIT Polyethylene Glycol + Electrolytes + Bisacodyl1 discussion
- POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL + ELECTROLYTES + BISACODYL
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