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Does BISACODYL Cause Pneumothorax? 8 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 8 reports of Pneumothorax have been filed in association with BISACODYL (Gentle Laxative). This represents 0.2% of all adverse event reports for BISACODYL.

8
Reports of Pneumothorax with BISACODYL
0.2%
of all BISACODYL reports
0
Deaths
1
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Pneumothorax From BISACODYL?

Of the 8 reports, 1 (12.5%) required hospitalization.

Is Pneumothorax Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for BISACODYL. However, 8 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

What Other Side Effects Does BISACODYL Cause?

Drug ineffective (1,340) Constipation (966) Macular degeneration (764) Pain (691) Off label use (621) Nausea (524) Abdominal pain (473) Fall (448) Hypotension (445) Cognitive disorder (423)

What Other Drugs Cause Pneumothorax?

ADALIMUMAB (530) METHOTREXATE (380) NINTEDANIB (310) BEVACIZUMAB (293) PREDNISONE (283) ALBUTEROL (278) PACLITAXEL (267) PEMBROLIZUMAB (258) NIVOLUMAB (254) CARBOPLATIN (234)

Which BISACODYL Alternatives Have Lower Pneumothorax Risk?

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