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only be taken for short periods of time, how the medicine cannot be taken with milk, and should
be taken on an empty stomach. Also inform the patient of the side effects and when to stop
taking the medications. Adult dose for relieving constipation with a bisacodyl is 5 to 15 mg
orally once day as needed, for up to one week. For a rectal enema 10 mg rectally once a day as
needed for up to one week (Bisacodyl dosage guide with precautions, n.d). Common stimulant
laxatives include Ex-Lax (sennoside), Dulcolax (bisacodyl), and Correctol (bisacodyl).
According the GoodRx, Ex-Lax dose range is 8.6mg-25mg, while a price of $3.14 for 60 tablets
at 8.6mg at Walmart. Dulcolax dose is 100mg, the price for 60 capsules is $4.13 at Kroger
Pharmacy. For Correctol 5mg dose fir 10 tablets it is $6.07.
The final constipation relieving drug class is Osmotic Laxatives. Osmotic Laxatives
promote bowel movements in a fast and highly effective way. These laxatives attract water into
the intestines and create more fluid in the stool making it easier to evacuate. This type of laxative
is often used for colonoscopy preparation and to purge toxins from the body (Smith, 2020).
Osmotic can come in either over the counter or in prescription form.
Polyethylene glycol is an Osmotic Laxative that binds to water molecules in the lumen of
the colon, which causes an increase in water retention; thus, causing loose stool. This drug is
metabolized in the liver and is excreted in the feces. Polyethylene glycols indication is to treat
occasional constipation (Polyethylene glycol, n.d.). Contraindications for polyethylene glycol are
patients with low amounts of calcium, sodium, or potassium in the blood, serve ulcerative colitis,
toxic megacolon, colon inflammation cause by toxic substances, or blocked bowels with
decreased peristaltic movement. This medication has an onset of action time for oral
consumption of 24 to 96 hours. Common side effects for this medication include bloating, gas,
upset stomach, dizziness, or increase sweating. Patients should stop taking this medication if they
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