Bisacodyl
- Generic Name
- Bisacodyl
- Brand Names
- Alophen Reformulated Jan 2008, Bi-peglyte, Bisac-evac, Carters Little Pills, Dulcolax, Fleet Mineral Oil, Gavilyte-H and Bisacodyl
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C22H19NO4
- CAS Number
- 603-50-9
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- 10X0709Y6I
- Background
Bisacodyl, a diphenylmethane derivative, is a commonly used over the counter stimulant laxative for occasional constipation. Both bisacodyl and picosulfate are metabolized to the same active metabolite bis-(p-hydroxyphenyl)-pyridyl-2-methane (BHPM).
Bisacodyl was patented on 25 September 1956 but has been used as a laxative since 1952.
- Indication
Bisacodyl is indicated to relieve occasional constipation and irregularity.
- Associated Conditions
- Bowel movement irregularity, Constipation, Occasional Constipation
- Associated Therapies
- Bowel preparation therapy
Pharmacokinetics of Bisacodyl or Sodium Picosulfate Administered Orally in Healthy Lactating Females
- First Posted Date
- 2014-08-08
- Last Posted Date
- 2014-08-08
- Lead Sponsor
- Boehringer Ingelheim
- Target Recruit Count
- 16
- Registration Number
- NCT02211911
12-Week Study of Plecanatide for CIC (The CIC3 Study)
- Conditions
- Interventions
- First Posted Date
- 2013-11-13
- Last Posted Date
- 2019-12-26
- Lead Sponsor
- Bausch Health Americas, Inc.
- Target Recruit Count
- 1394
- Registration Number
- NCT01982240
- Locations
- 🇨🇦
Synergy Research Site, St-Romuald, Quebec, Canada
Effect of Octreotide on the Colonic Motility in Pediatric Patients
- Conditions
- Interventions
- First Posted Date
- 2013-08-07
- Last Posted Date
- 2015-12-21
- Lead Sponsor
- Indiana University
- Target Recruit Count
- 13
- Registration Number
- NCT01917773
- Locations
- 🇺🇸
Motility Laboratory, Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at the James Whitcomb Riley Hospital for Children,, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Efficacy of 2-Liter Mixed Preparation With Bisacodyl Plus Polyethylene Glycol and 4-Liter Polyethylene Glycol for Colon Cleansing in Patients With Prior History of Colorectal Resection
- First Posted Date
- 2013-06-26
- Last Posted Date
- 2014-06-17
- Lead Sponsor
- Ospedale Santa Maria delle Croci
- Target Recruit Count
- 116
- Registration Number
- NCT01887158
- Locations
- 🇮🇹
Ospedale S.Maria delle Croci, Ravenna, RA, Italy
🇮🇹Alessandro Mussetto, Ravenna, RA, Italy
Study About Effect of Preoperative Bowel Preparation Versus no Bowel Preparation Before Spinal Surgery
- Conditions
- Interventions
- First Posted Date
- 2013-06-18
- Last Posted Date
- 2013-06-18
- Lead Sponsor
- Oslo University Hospital
- Target Recruit Count
- 45
- Registration Number
- NCT01879605
- Locations
- 🇳🇴
Oslo Universitetssykehus, Oslo, Norway
Multidisciplinary Approach Versus Conventional Approach in Colonic Preparation of Hospitalized Patients
- First Posted Date
- 2013-05-15
- Last Posted Date
- 2013-05-15
- Lead Sponsor
- Corporacion Parc Tauli
- Target Recruit Count
- 162
- Registration Number
- NCT01853709
- Locations
- 🇪🇸
Hospital de Sabadell, Sabadell, Barcelona, Spain
Improving Bowel Preparation for the Colon Capsule
- First Posted Date
- 2012-08-01
- Last Posted Date
- 2015-12-03
- Lead Sponsor
- Queen's University
- Target Recruit Count
- 20
- Registration Number
- NCT01655095
- Locations
- 🇨🇦
Hotel Dieu Hospital, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Investigation of PicoPrep Versus HalfLytely for Bowel Preparation for Colonoscopy - Split Dose PicoPrep
- Conditions
- Interventions
- First Posted Date
- 2010-02-23
- Last Posted Date
- 2013-02-12
- Lead Sponsor
- Ferring Pharmaceuticals
- Target Recruit Count
- 608
- Registration Number
- NCT01073930
- Locations
- 🇺🇸
Louisiana Research Center LLC, Shreveport, Louisiana, United States
🇺🇸Indiana University Hospital, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
🇺🇸Piedmont Medical Research Associates, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States
Investigation of PicoPrep Versus HalfLytely for Bowel Preparation for Colonoscopy - Day Before PicoPrep
- Conditions
- Interventions
- First Posted Date
- 2010-02-23
- Last Posted Date
- 2012-10-30
- Lead Sponsor
- Ferring Pharmaceuticals
- Target Recruit Count
- 603
- Registration Number
- NCT01073943
- Locations
- 🇺🇸
Florida Clinical Research Group, Clearwater, Florida, United States
🇺🇸Gastroenterology Research Consultants of Greater Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
🇺🇸Investigational site, Hollywood, Florida, United States
Gatorade/Miralax With or Without Bisacodyl Versus NuLytely for Colonoscopy Preparation
- Conditions
- Interventions
- First Posted Date
- 2010-02-05
- Last Posted Date
- 2013-11-18
- Lead Sponsor
- Gastroenterology Services, Ltd.
- Target Recruit Count
- 600
- Registration Number
- NCT01063049
- Locations
- 🇺🇸
Gastroenterology Services, Downers Grove, Illinois, United States
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