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PAD Profile : Bisacodyl - Constipation

Keywords :
Stimulant laxatives
Brand Names Include :
Dulcolax,

Traffic Light Status

Status 1 of 2.

Status :
Green
Important
Formulations :
  • Suppositories
  • Tablets
Important Information :
NOTE - 7.5mg suppositories are non-formulary. Only the licensed 5mg and 10mg suppositories should be prescribed
Trust Alignment :
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Links :
Comments :
No comments returned.
Documents :

Status 2 of 2.

Status :
Non Formulary
Important
Formulations :
  • Not Specified
Important Information :
7.5mg suppositories are unlicensed and not approved for use in Surrey Heartlands.
Trust Alignment :
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Links :
Comments :
No comments returned.

Guidelines

The following guidelines are available for this indication.

Other Drugs

Other Indications

No indications returned.

Additional Documents

No additional documents returned.

Committee Recommendations

Date
Committee Name
Narrative
03 July 2024
Surrey Heartlands Integrated Care System Area Prescribing Committee (APC)

The Surrey Heartlands APC have adopted the CKS principles for the management of constipation in adults.

Management | Constipation | CKS | NICE

The CKS guidance covers the management of constipation in adults (including pregnant women and those who are breastfeeding), for short-duration and chronic constipation, and faecal loading and/or impaction.

Refer to the formulary for Traffic Light status / place in therapy of locally agreed treatment options.

02 December 2020
Surrey Heartlands Integrated Care System Area Prescribing Committee (APC)

NOTE -  In October 2019 bisacodyl 7.5mg suppositories (Aralax) are NOT locally recommended. They are unlicensed and have been assigned a NON FORMULARY traffic light status. For more information visit the Aralax profile on PAD. https://surreyccg.res-systems.net/PAD/Search/DrugConditionProfile/4822

Associated BNF Codes

01. Gastro-Intestinal System
01.06.02. Stimulant laxatives
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