Correctol

Bisacodyl

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...

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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what is the best laxative or stool softener available by prescription? Thank you ## Here are a few brand names worth taking a look at: Colace Correctol Soft Gels Diocto Ex-Lax Stool Softener Fleet Sof-Lax Phillips' Liqui-Gels Surfak The link below also offers information regarding prescription stool softeners and lists some more brand names as well: NOTE: You have to scroll down to the bottom of the page to view the full list of medications. Hope this helps!

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the pill is pink (pepto bismol pink) , small, and oval. One side has 44 above 326 in black lettering and the other side is blank. I am just curious as to what it is. ## it is a female laxative, like ducolax ## That is correct, this contains 5mgs of Bisacodyl, a generic or store brand for Correctol, used to treat occasional irregulararity/constipation. You can read more on it here: Do you have any questions? Do you follow us on twitter? Find us @druginfo

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I found a round candy pink pill that has the markings TCL 057 on one side and nothing on the other side. I have no clue what it is. It was in a bottle that had no label with my fathers things when he passed. There is a ton of them, I can't find them anywhere online. Can you please help me? ## This tablet contains 5mgs of Bisacodyl, a generic or store brand of Correctol, this is a laxative, available over the counter. It is a stimulant laxative, so it may cause side effects such as: nausea, dizziness, abdominal cramping and gas. You can read more on it here: Is there anything else I can help you with? ## They're a laxative ## The ROUND PINK pill with the label TCL 057 on only one side is a LAXATIVE. I bought it at Walmart, their Equate Brand, a woman's laxative. ## I found a ...

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is there iron in the product correctol

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Correctol 5 mg Oral Tablet, Coated by Msd Consumer Care, Inc. ## Markings: C ## Shape: Round ## Color: Pink ## Package Codes: 11523-4335-1, 11523-4335-2, 11523-4335-3, 11523-4335-4 ## Active Ingredients: Bisacodyl