Bisacodyl

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N° CAS 603-50-9

Drugs for constipation

• Bisacodyl is a molecule derived from pyridylmethane.
• White or slightly white crystalline powder
• It works by stimulating enteric neurons to cause peristalsis, i.e., colonic contractions. It is also a contact laxative; it increases fluid and salt secretion. The action of bisacodyl on the small intestine is negligible; stimulant laxatives mainly promote evacuation of the colon.