BISACODYL for Constipation prophylaxis: Side Effects & Safety Data
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There are 9 adverse event reports in the FDA FAERS database where BISACODYL was used for Constipation prophylaxis.
Most Reported Side Effects for BISACODYL
| Side Effect | Reports | % | Deaths | Hosp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drug ineffective | 1,340 | 38.7% | 60 | 441 |
| Constipation | 966 | 27.9% | 208 | 769 |
| Macular degeneration | 764 | 22.1% | 0 | 230 |
| Pain | 691 | 19.9% | 27 | 637 |
| Off label use | 621 | 17.9% | 194 | 475 |
| Nausea | 524 | 15.1% | 198 | 363 |
| Abdominal pain | 473 | 13.7% | 208 | 325 |
| Fall | 448 | 12.9% | 1 | 426 |
| Hypotension | 445 | 12.8% | 1 | 384 |
| Cognitive disorder | 423 | 12.2% | 5 | 415 |
| Balance disorder | 385 | 11.1% | 0 | 377 |
| Orthostatic hypotension | 382 | 11.0% | 0 | 379 |
| No adverse event | 380 | 11.0% | 2 | 1 |
| Sedation | 370 | 10.7% | 0 | 364 |
| Anaemia | 361 | 10.4% | 122 | 345 |
Other Indications for BISACODYL
Product used for unknown indication (1,618)
Constipation (1,013)
Drug therapy (151)
Ventricular fibrillation (151)
Colonoscopy (80)
Dyspnoea (59)
Off label use (57)
Child abuse (37)
Intentional product misuse (37)
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (36)
Other Drugs Used for Constipation prophylaxis
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350 (390)
MAGNESIUM (26)
LACTULOSE (15)
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350\POTASSIUM\SODIUM BICARBONATE\SODIUM (14)
LUBIPROSTONE (10)
MIRALAX (8)
DOCUSATE (7)
NALDEMEDINE (6)