ABSTRACT
Trade names: Biscolax; Carter’s Little Pills; Dacodyl; Dulcagen; Dulcolax (Novartis); Fleet Laxative (Fleet)
Other common trade names: Apo-Bisacodyl; Dulcolan; Laxit Indications: Constipation Category: Irritant/stimulant laxative Onset of action: 6-10 hours
Reactions
Skin Diaphoresis
Exanthems Fixed eruption (1997): Burrow WH, Jackson, MS (from Internet) (observation) (1961): Welsh AL+, Arch Dermatol 84, 1004 Urticaria
Trade names: Bismuth subcitrate; Bismuth subgallate (colostomy deodorant); Bismuth subnitrate and Bismuth idoform paraffin paste (BIPP); Bismuth sucralfate; Helidac (Prometheus); Pepto-Bismol (Procter & Gamble)
Other common trade names: Bismatrol; Caved-S; Colo-Fresh; De-Nol; Devrom; Diotame; Pepto-Bismol (Procter & Gamble); Pink Bismuth
Indications: As part of ‘triple therapy’ (antibiotics+bismuth) for eradication of H. pylori. Bismuth subgallate initiates clotting via activation of factor XII, and is used for bleeding during tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy. BIPP impregnated ribbon gauze is used for packing following ear surgery. Bismuth subsalicylate is in OTC products for gastrointestinal complaints and peptic ulcer disease.
