Biscodyl

Common brands: Bisacodyl, Fleet, Gentle Laxative, Laxative, Bisacodyl Laxative

Top reporter: Target Corporation

Stimulant Laxative [EPC]Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug [EPC]Osmotic Laxative [EPC]Benzodiazepine [EPC]Corticosteroid [EPC]
12,739
Total Reports
6,295
Serious Reports
2,274
Death Reports
30
Reported Reactions
Death Report Ratio: High (17.85%)

Patient Demographics

Male
5,143
Female
6,578

Reported Adverse Reactions (30)

Side effects reported in FDA adverse event reports for Biscodyl.

# Reaction Reports % of Total
1 CONSTIPATION 1,425
6.6%
2 NAUSEA 1,302
6.1%
3 DRUG INEFFECTIVE 1,292
6.0%
4 OFF LABEL USE 1,097
5.1%
5 PAIN 1,087
5.1%
6 VOMITING 946
4.4%
7 FALL 822
3.8%
8 DYSPNOEA 808
3.8%
9 MACULAR DEGENERATION 779
3.6%
10 PNEUMONIA 778
3.6%
11 PYREXIA 751
3.5%
12 DEATH 738
3.4%
13 ABDOMINAL PAIN 735
3.4%
14 FATIGUE 711
3.3%
15 HYPOTENSION 677
3.2%
16 ANAEMIA 674
3.1%
17 HEADACHE 636
3.0%
18 ASTHENIA 588
2.7%
19 CONDITION AGGRAVATED 584
2.7%
20 DIARRHOEA 561
2.6%
21 MALAISE 509
2.4%
22 WEIGHT DECREASED 489
2.3%
23 ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY 453
2.1%
24 SEPSIS 453
2.1%
25 BALANCE DISORDER 451
2.1%
26 GENERAL PHYSICAL HEALTH DETERIORATION 451
2.1%
27 COGNITIVE DISORDER 445
2.1%
28 TOXICITY TO VARIOUS AGENTS 420
2.0%
29 ORTHOSTATIC HYPOTENSION 395
1.8%
30 DIZZINESS 374
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.