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Femitrol
Bisacodyl-Oral


Femitrol is used to treat constipation or to clean out the intestinal tract before bowel examinations or bowel surgery.

ALTERNATE NAMES

Women S Laxative, Corrective Laxative, Femilax, Fematrol Laxative, Woman S Laxative, Woman S Laxative W/bisacodyl, Sb Gentle Lax-Women, Stimulant Laxative, Laxative Feminine, Feen-A-Mint, Correctol, Femminine, Laxative, Lady-Lax

 
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femitrol
Women S Laxative, Corrective Laxative, Femilax, Fematrol Laxative, Woman S Laxative, Woman S Laxative W/bisacodyl, Sb Gentle Lax-Women, Stimulant Laxative, Laxative Feminine, Feen-A-Mint, Correctol, Femminine, Laxative, Lady-Lax

Uses
Femitrol is used to treat constipation or to clean out the intestinal tract before bowel examinations or bowel surgery.


Storage
  • Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (between 15 and 30 degrees C) away from moisture and sunlight.
  • Do not store in the bathroom.


Overdose
  • If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
  • Symptoms of overdose may include persistent diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, muscle cramps, severe weakness, extreme thirst, or dry mouth.

How To Use
  • Swallow the tablets whole with a full glass of water or juice.
  • Do not crush or chew the tablets.
  • The tablets should work within 6 to 10 hours.
  • Do not take the tablets within one hour of taking any milk or dairy products.
  • Severe stomach cramps and vomiting may occur.
  • Bisacodyl should not be used longer than seven days without consulting your doctor.
  • Prolonged use can lead to laxative dependence.
  • Because Femitrol must be swallowed whole, do not give it to a child less than 6 years of age.

Side Effects
  • Femitrol may cause stomach ache, cramping, weakness, sweating, irritation of the rectal area, diarrhea, or dizziness.
  • Notify your doctor if you experience: chest pain, fainting, rectal bleeding, lack of a bowel movement (especially after using Femitrol).
  • If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Precautions
  • If you have any of the following conditions, do not take bisacodyl without consulting your doctor: severe nausea, vomiting, stomach/intestinal problems, recent abdominal surgery, rectal bleeding, vitamin/mineral deficiencies, appendicitis, gastritis, an allergic reaction to Femitrol.
  • Frequent use of laxatives can cause dehydration and loss of essential nutrients.
  • Symptoms can include muscle cramps, muscle weakness or dizziness.
  • Maintain adequate fluid intake while using Femitrol.
  • Before using bisacodyl, tell your doctor if you are pregnant.
  • It is not known if bisacodyl is excreted into breast milk.
  • Consult your doctor.

Missed Dose
  • If you miss a dose, skip the missed dose.
  • Do not double the dose.

Drug Interactions
  • Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use, especially of: potassium supplements, antacids, acid blockers (e.g., cimetidine, famotidine, ranitidine), other laxatives.
  • Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

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