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Hm Laxative is a stimulant laxative. It acts by irritating the digestive tract and stimulates intestinal activity. It is used to treat constipation or to clean out the intestinal tract before bowel examinations or bowel surgery.
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Dulcolax, Fleet Bisacodyl, Reliable Gentle Laxative, Bisacodyl, Bisac-Evac, Biscolax, Gentle Laxative, Laxative, Bisacodyl Supp, Bisa-Lax, Magic Bullet, Bisacodyl Laxative
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hm Laxative
Dulcolax, Fleet Bisacodyl, Reliable Gentle Laxative, Bisacodyl, Bisac-Evac, Biscolax, Gentle Laxative, Laxative, Bisacodyl Supp, Bisa-Lax, Magic Bullet, Bisacodyl Laxative
Uses
Hm Laxative is a stimulant laxative. It acts by irritating the digestive tract and stimulates intestinal activity. It 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 (15 to 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.
- Hm Laxative may be harmful if swallowed.
- If you or someone you know may have taken Hm Laxative by mouth, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
How To Use
- To use the suppository, unwrap it and moisten it slightly in lukewarm water.
- Lie on your left side with the right knee slightly bent.
- Insert the suppository into the rectum with your finger.
- If possible, avoid a bowel movement for 10 to 15 minutes to allow the medication to work.
Side Effects
- Hm Laxative 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 bowel movements.
- Frequent use of laxatives can cause dehydration and loss of essential nutrients.
- Symptoms include muscle cramps, muscle weakness or dizziness.
- Maintain an adequate fluid intake while using Hm Laxative.
- If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions
- Do not use bisacodyl without consulting your doctor if you have: severe nausea, vomiting, gastritis, other stomach or intestinal problems, recent abdominal surgery, rectal bleeding, vitamin/mineral deficiencies, appendicitis, allergy to bisacodyl.
- If the patient is under 6 years of age, consult child s doctor before using Hm Laxative.
- Before using bisacodyl, tell your doctor if you are pregnant.
- It is not known if bisacodyl passes into breast milk.
- Consult your doctor if you are breast-feeding.
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 medication you may use.
- Do not stop or start 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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