Constipation is one of the most common female problems, which is difficult to solve. It occurs for various reasons, but, as a rule, appears with hypotension, hormonal imbalance, including pregnancy and during postpartum. Bisacodyl suppositories help to partially cope with this problem in a very short time, are relatively safe for the body.
In what cases are the candles shown by Bisacodylus constipation?
The drug is based on the same chemical substance. Getting into the alkaline environment of the rectum, bisacodyl enters the hydrolysis reaction with the formation of components that act on the mucosa by direct stimulation of the nerve endings. As a result, there is an increase in secretion in the intestine, and its peristalsis is strengthened.
Indications for the use of candles are:
- intestinal atony as a result of changes in diet, place of residence, climate or prolonged bed rest;
- the need for complete emptying of the intestine before the onset of labor, surgical interventions, endoscopic or radiographic studies;
- prolonged constipation;
- flaccid peristalsis of the rectum;
- hypotension, combined with constipation.
Features of Bisacodyl Suppositories
To normalize the stool, the suppository should be injected deep into the rectum once a day. Depending on the duration of constipation and the patient's well-being, the dosage is 1-2 candles.
As a rule, the effect from use comes in the shortest possible time - from 15 to 60 minutes.
If Bisacodyl has been recommended as a means to prepare for radiographic, endoscopic, surgical operations, the use of suppositories with tablets should be combined. In the evening before the procedure, you need to take 2-4 capsules Bisakodila, and in the morning enter rectally 1 candle.
Contraindications and side effects of laxative candles Bisacodyl
Among the most common negative phenomena after using suppositories are:
- irritation of the rectum in the form of burning or itching;
- allergic reactions;
- intestinal colic.
Also sometimes diarrhea begins, usually with an overdose, which can provoke excessive dehydration and excessive loss of electrolytes, which in turn leads to the development of seizures, weakness in muscle tissue, arterial hypotension.
Contraindications to the introduction of candles are:
- strangulated hernia;
- acute obstruction of the intestine;
- peritonitis;
- bleeding from the uterus, organs of the gastrointestinal tract;
- spastic constipation;
- increased sensitivity to bisacodil;
- inflammatory pathologies of any abdominal organs in the acute stage;
- proctitis ;
- cystitis;
- acute hemorrhoids, both internal and external;
- childhood.
It is important to note that this drug is also not recommended for prolonged therapy of chronic constipation. Particular care should be exercised in the treatment of nursing and pregnant women, patients with kidney and liver disease.
Analogues of rectal suppositories Bisacodyl
Synonymous medicines in the form of suppositories:
- Dulcolax;
- Laxacodyl.
If a milder laxative effect is required and the maximum safety of the drug is important, doctors advise buying glycerine or sea-buckthorn candles on natural ingredients.
There are also analogues in the form of tablets:
- Stadalax;
- Anthrasennin;
- Pirilax;
- Laxatin;
- Glaxen;
- Senadé;
- Thyssen;
- Isafenin;
- Senadexin;
- Herbion of Laxana.
To restore a normal chair it is possible by means of drops:
- Laxigal;
- Gutallax;
- Weak;
- Guttasil;
- Slabicap;
- Regulus.