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USES: This medication is used for the short-term treatment of constipation.
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Correctol
Uses
This medication is used for the short-term treatment of constipation.
Notes
- To maintain normal bowel habits, it is important to drink plenty of fluids (4 to 6 eight ounce glasses a day), increase your intake of fiber and roughage and exercise regularly.
Storage
- Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat and moisture.
- Do not store in the bathroom.
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Correctol Bisacodyl Stimulant |
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How To Use
- Take each dose with a full glass of water or juice and drink plenty of fluids while taking this medication.
- Laxatives should not be used in persons experiencing stomach cramps, nausea or vomiting.
Side Effects
- This medication may cause diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, rectal irritation, stomach cramps or bloating.
- If these effects continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor.
- If you experience rectal bleeding, weakness, dizziness, fainting, sweating, skin rash or if constipation is unrelieved, notify your doctor.
- This medication may cause the urine to turn pink, red or brownish in color.
- Do not be alarmed.
- It is not harmful.
- If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions
- Tell your doctor if you have any pre-existing kidney disease, heart disease, high blood pressure, edema or allergies, especially to tartrazine.
- Prolonged, frequent or excessive use of laxatives may lead to dependency.
- This medication should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed.
- Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
- Consult your doctor before using any medication while breast-feeding.
Missed Dose
- If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
- Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
Drug Interactions
- Because laxatives may interfere with the absorption of some medications, it is important to tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take.
- Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
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CONDITIONS OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment.
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