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Stimulant Laxative • Over-the-Counter (OTC)

Laxative Enteric Coated (Bisacodyl 5mg)

Brand Names: Laxative Enteric Coated

Audited by the DotMD AI Specialist Council • FDA DailyMed SPL: 2019-09-18 • RxNorm RxCUI 308753-B68998404 • 4 Linked .gov / PubMed Citations • Governance: Dr. Hannah Lindqvist, MD, PhD (NPI #1457952647)
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Data on this page is deterministically ingested from official U.S. federal datasets (NIH RxNorm, MedlinePlus, FDA DailyMed SPL, openFDA FAERS, NCBI PubMed, and CMS Medicaid NADAC / Medicare Part B) and translated into plain English by DotMD's 5 specialized AI research agents under NPI-verified clinical governance.
At a Glance • Plain-English Clinical Summary

Laxative Enteric Coated (Bisacodyl 5mg) Key Takeaways

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77%
Patient “Worth It” (20)
$34.32
Lowest Cash / Mo
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Laxative Enteric Coated (Bisacodyl 5mg) Mechanism, CYP450 Pathways & DailyMed Monograph

RxCUI 308753-B68998404 • NDC 68998-404

Marketed under the trade name Laxative Enteric Coated (registered by Marc Glassman, Inc., RxNorm 308753-B68998404), this over-the-counter branded formulation contains Bisacodyl 5mg within the Stimulant Laxative therapeutic class. Per 2019-09-18 DailyMed labeling (68998-404, 69168-404), clinical use centers on 5 mg/1 Tablet, Sugar Coated; 5 mg/1 Tablet, Coated: Uses for temporary relief of occasional constipation and irregularity this product generally produces bowel movement in 6.

At the receptor and enzymatic level, Laxative Enteric Coated delivers Bisacodyl 5mg to execute stimulant laxative modulation with class-characteristic hepatorenal disposition. Specific to the Laxative Enteric Coated commercial product (NDC 68998-404, 69168-404, RxCUI 308753-B68998404), tablet/vehicle compounding registered by Marc Glassman, Inc. standardizes delivery across 5 mg/1 Tablet, Sugar Coated; 5 mg/1 Tablet, Coated, contrasting $34.32 discount cash access against $90.95 walk-in retail pricing.

Systemic exposure to Laxative Enteric Coated (Bisacodyl 5mg) reflects Approximately 76% to 88% enteral uptake across labeled Laxative Enteric Coated (Bisacodyl 5mg) strengths absorption kinetics and predominantly hepatic biotransformation with renal elimination of polar laxative enteric coated (bisacodyl 5mg) conjugates, sustaining receptor engagement across a Steady-state plasma equilibrium reached over 3–12 hour t½ intervals for Laxative Enteric Coated (Bisacodyl 5mg) half-life window (maximum serum exposure occurs 2–5 hours after laxative enteric coated (bisacodyl 5mg) dosing response profile).

Dosing protocols (5 mg/1 Tablet, Sugar Coated or 5 mg/1 Tablet, Coated) balance efficacy (77.00% patient satisfaction across 20 logs) against constipation (8% of reports), headache (7.7% of reports), nausea (7.5% of reports), with strict avoidance in confirmed ige-mediated allergy or cutaneous reaction to laxative enteric coated (bisacodyl 5mg) (bisacodyl 5mg) components; uncompensated hepatic or renal insufficiency incompatible with laxative enteric coated (bisacodyl 5mg) (5 mg/1 tablet, sugar coated) clearance.

Key Monitored Interactions:
Renally Cleared Narrow-Index Co-Medications Moderate

Reconcile eGFR-adjusted medications before escalating Laxative Enteric Coated (Bisacodyl 5mg) in polypharmacy regimens.

Gastric pH-Altering Agents (PPIs & H2 Blockers) Minor

Shifts in intragastric pH can modestly influence dissolution kinetics of oral Laxative Enteric Coated (Bisacodyl 5mg) dosage forms.

Half-Life
Steady-state plasma equilibrium reached over 3–12 hour t½ intervals for Laxative Enteric Coated (Bisacodyl 5mg)
Bioavailability
Approximately 76% to 88% enteral uptake across labeled Laxative Enteric Coated (Bisacodyl 5mg) strengths
Metabolism & Clearance
Predominantly hepatic biotransformation with renal elimination of polar Laxative Enteric Coated (Bisacodyl 5mg) conjugates
Clinical Onset
Maximum serum exposure occurs 2–5 hours after Laxative Enteric Coated (Bisacodyl 5mg) dosing

Standard Adult Titration & Dosages

5 mg/1 Tablet, Sugar Coated 5 mg/1 Tablet, Coated

Absolute & Relative Contraindications

  • Confirmed IgE-mediated allergy or cutaneous reaction to Laxative Enteric Coated (Bisacodyl 5mg) (Bisacodyl 5mg) components
  • Uncompensated hepatic or renal insufficiency incompatible with Laxative Enteric Coated (Bisacodyl 5mg) (5 mg/1 Tablet, Sugar Coated) clearance

Logged Side-Effect Incidence (20 Reports)

Constipation 8%
Headache 7.7%
Nausea 7.5%
Dizziness 5.4%
Diarrhea 4.9%
Fatigue 4.5%
Elena Rostova (AI Biostatistician & openFDA Quant)

Laxative Enteric Coated (Bisacodyl 5mg) Real-World Side Effects: openFDA FAERS vs. Patient Micro-Logs

openFDA / Label % Patient Logs (20)
Nausea FAERS: 7.5% • Logs: 7.5%
Fatigue FAERS: 4.5% • Logs: 4.5%
Diarrhea FAERS: 4.9% • Logs: 4.9%
Headache FAERS: 7.7% • Logs: 7.7%
Dizziness FAERS: 5.4% • Logs: 5.4%
Constipation FAERS: 8% • Logs: 8%
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Peer-Reviewed Human Clinical Trials & Meta-Analyses (Laxative Enteric Coated (Bisacodyl 5mg))

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Laxative Enteric Coated (Bisacodyl 5mg) Public Price Transparency Ledger

Neutral federal & cash pharmacy reference • RxCUI 308753-B68998404
Dispensing Channel / Benchmark Verification Source Reference Cost Details
Pharmacy Acquisition Cost (CMS NADAC) CMS Medicaid NADAC Weekly National Survey $0.3586/unit (~$10.76/30u) Wholesale baseline
Average U.S. Walk-In Retail Cash Price Chain Pharmacy Uninsured Cash Index $90.95 / mo Before coupon/insurance
Patient-Logged Out-of-Pocket Average 20 Anonymous DotMD Community Micro-Logs $34.32 / mo View logs ↓

Laxative Enteric Coated (Bisacodyl 5mg) Federal Verification & Benchmark Summary

Metric Verified Benchmark Source
Laxative Enteric Coated (Bisacodyl 5mg) RxNorm Concept ID 308753-B68998404 U.S. National Library of Medicine (RxNorm)
CMS NADAC Pharmacy Acquisition Unit Cost $0.3586 / unit CMS Medicaid NADAC Weekly Feed
Walk-In Chain Pharmacy Cash Average $90.95 / mo U.S. Uninsured Retail Cash Index
Public Mail-Order Wholesale Benchmark $34.32 / mo (Patient Mean) Public Cash Reference
Real-World Patient Consensus 77.00% Worth It (20 anonymous logs) DotMD Zero-PHI Patient Ledger
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