Bisacodyl Suppositories

Common brands: Bisacodyl, Fleet, Bisacodyl Laxative, Bisacodyl Stimulant Laxative, C-Lax Laxative

Top reporter: Oncor Pharmaceuticals

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12,622
Total Reports
6,279
Serious Reports
2,258
Death Reports
30
Reported Reactions
Death Report Ratio: High (17.89%)

Patient Demographics

Male
5,088
Female
6,520

Reported Adverse Reactions (30)

Side effects reported in FDA adverse event reports for Bisacodyl Suppositories.

# Reaction Reports % of Total
1 CONSTIPATION 1,413
6.6%
2 NAUSEA 1,294
6.1%
3 DRUG INEFFECTIVE 1,285
6.0%
4 OFF LABEL USE 1,096
5.1%
5 PAIN 1,079
5.1%
6 VOMITING 941
4.4%
7 FALL 814
3.8%
8 DYSPNOEA 802
3.8%
9 MACULAR DEGENERATION 779
3.7%
10 PNEUMONIA 773
3.6%
11 PYREXIA 749
3.5%
12 DEATH 735
3.4%
13 ABDOMINAL PAIN 730
3.4%
14 FATIGUE 704
3.3%
15 HYPOTENSION 674
3.2%
16 ANAEMIA 672
3.2%
17 HEADACHE 628
2.9%
18 ASTHENIA 582
2.7%
19 CONDITION AGGRAVATED 582
2.7%
20 DIARRHOEA 556
2.6%
21 MALAISE 505
2.4%
22 WEIGHT DECREASED 487
2.3%
23 ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY 452
2.1%
24 BALANCE DISORDER 450
2.1%
25 SEPSIS 449
2.1%
26 GENERAL PHYSICAL HEALTH DETERIORATION 448
2.1%
27 COGNITIVE DISORDER 444
2.1%
28 TOXICITY TO VARIOUS AGENTS 419
2.0%
29 ORTHOSTATIC HYPOTENSION 394
1.8%
30 OEDEMA PERIPHERAL 371
1.7%

Important Disclaimer

FDA adverse event reports are submitted voluntarily and do not prove causation. A reported reaction does not mean the drug caused it. Drugs with more users naturally have more reports. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before making medication decisions.