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BISACODYL OR DOCUSATE vs BISMUTH: Which Drug Is Safer?

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BISACODYL OR DOCUSATE vs BISMUTH: Safety Overview

Metric	BISACODYL OR DOCUSATE	BISMUTH
Total FAERS Reports	977	180
Deaths Reported	89	67
Death Rate	9.1%	37.2%
Hospitalizations	397	85
Average Patient Age	70.4 yrs	67.4 yrs
% Female Patients	63.7%	33.7%
Manufacturer	N/A	Boiron
Route	N/A	ORAL