JAMP Bisacodyl 5 mg Enteric-Coated Tablets, 100 Tablets

Take it at bedtime, get relief in the morning. JAMP Bisacodyl is a stimulant laxative for short-term relief of occasional constipation, a generic equivalent to the leading brand-name laxative tablets.

How it works

Bisacodyl prompts the nerves in the colon to increase the muscle contractions that move stool along, and draws water into the bowel to soften it. The enteric coating carries the tablet past the stomach, which reduces stomach irritation, and delays the effect, so results typically come 6–12 hours later.

Highlights

• Bisacodyl 5 mg per enteric-coated tablet
• Predictable overnight relief
• Value bottle of 100

Using it safely

• Follow the dose on the label; swallow whole, without crushing or chewing
• Don't take within an hour of antacids or milk, which can break down the coating early
• For occasional use only, not for more than about a week unless a doctor advises
• Do not use with severe abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting or suspected bowel blockage
• Talk to a health professional if constipation is new, keeps returning or comes with blood

Constipation is often linked to low fibre, too little fluid or inactivity; changes there can help long-term. Background reading: MedlinePlus on bisacodyl, NIH on constipation.