Bekunis Dragées 5 mg Bisacodyl can 30 pcs

What are Bekunis Dragées Bisacodyl and when are they used?

Bekunis Dragées Bisacodyl is a laxative that acts on the colon. It triggers the stool-promoting movement of the large intestine. Bekunis Dragées Bisacodyl can also be administered when pressure has to be avoided, e.g. in the case of haemorrhoids and anal cracks. Bekunis Dragées Bisacodyl are used in the short term for constipation, constipation due to bed rest, unfamiliar food or when travelling. Before X-rays in the gastrointestinal area and before operations, Bekunis Dragées Bisacodyl help to empty the bowel.

What should be considered?

Medical advice is required for children and patients with serious illnesses. In the case of chronic constipation, its origin must be determined by the doctor. Long-term treatment must be under medical supervision.

General information

If you are constipated, you should, if possible, eat fiber-rich food (vegetables, fruit, wholemeal bread) and drink plenty of fluids regularly and pay attention to physical activity (sport).

When should Bekunis Dragées Bisacodyl not be used?

Bekunis Dragées Bisacodyl must not be used if there is a known hypersensitivity to the active ingredient or one of the ingredients (galactose and fructose intolerance: see "When should caution be exercised when taking/using Bekunis Dragées Bisacodyl"), in the case of intestinal constriction, intestinal obstruction (ileus), acute diseases in the abdominal cavity such as acute appendicitis and acute intestinal inflammation as well as severe abdominal pain in combination with nausea and vomiting, which indicate a serious illness interpret. Bekunis Dragées Bisacodyl must not be used in the case of severe fluid and potassium deficiency.

When is caution required when taking Bekunis Dragées Bisacodyl?

Bekunis Dragées Bisacodyl should only be given to children under the age of 12 if recommended by a doctor. As with all laxatives, continuous daily use over a period of more than 1-2 weeks is not indicated for Bekunis Dragées Bisacodyl. If laxatives are used daily, the cause of the constipation should be investigated. Long-term treatments belong under medical supervision. With long-term or high-dose use, water and mineral losses (potassium) can occur and lead to disorders of the heart muscle function and muscle weakness as well as an increase in constipation. Patients who take diuretic drugs, oral corticosteroids or digitalis preparations should only take Bekunis Dragées Bisacodyl after consulting their doctor. In very rare cases, patients who have taken Bekunis Dragées Bisacodyl have experienced dizziness or short-term unconsciousness (syncope). According to the corresponding case reports, this is probably due to syncope, which is either due to the purging process itself, to straining or to vascular reactions mediated via the nervous system due to abdominal pain caused by constipation, but not necessarily to the use of Bekunis Dragées Bisacodyl itself.

One Bekunis Dragée Bisacodyl contains 226 mg lactose and 88.34 mg sucrose. When treating constipation in adults and children over 12 years of age, this equates to up to 452 mg lactose and 176.68 mg sucrose daily. Patients with a rare hereditary galactose intolerance, e.g. galactosemia or a rare hereditary fructose intolerance should not take the dragées.

Inform your doctor, pharmacist or druggist if you suffer from other diseases, have allergies or otherTake other medicines (including those you bought yourself!) or use them externally!

Can Bekunis Dragées Bisacodyl be taken during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

As a precaution, you should avoid taking medicines during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Only your doctor can decide whether Bekunis Dragées Bisacodyl can be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

How do you use Bekunis Dragées Bisacodyl?

Unless otherwise prescribed by the doctor:

Adults and children over 12 years of age: average single dose: 1 - 2 tablets.

Children from 4 - 12 years of age: as prescribed by the doctor. The dragées should be taken in the evening before going to bed so that the bowel movements can take place the next morning. If taken in the evening, after about 10 hours, i.e. without disturbing the night?s sleep, there will be one or two emptyings the next morning.

Bekunis Dragées Bisacodyl are swallowed whole with sufficient liquid (no milk). Milk and medicines against gastric hyperacidity should not be taken at the same time as Bekunis Dragées Bisacodyl, otherwise the dragées will dissolve more quickly than desired. If you need an antacid (medicine against acidification of the stomach), take it half an hour after Bekunis Dragées Bisacodyl.

Observe the dose given in the package leaflet or prescribed by your doctor. If you think the medicine is too weak or too strong, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.

What side effects can Bekunis Dragées Bisacodyl have?

After taking Bekunis Dragées Bisacodyl, you may experience unpleasant sensations such as flatulence and abdominal pain (possibly with nausea and/or vomiting) or diarrhea and inflammation of the colon. Hypersensitivity reactions have also been reported, which in very rare cases can lead to allergic skin reactions and shock (angioneurotic edema, anaphylactic reactions). The occurrence of diarrhea is a sign that the dosage is too high and is only desirable before an X-ray or before an operation.If you notice any side effects that are not described here, you should inform your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.

What else should you watch out for?

The medicinal product may only be used up to the end of the period marked "Exp." on the container. designated date.

Store at room temperature (15 - 25 °C).

Keep out of the reach of children.

Your doctor, pharmacist or druggist can provide you with further information. These people have the detailed technical information.

What does Bekunis Dragées Bisacodyl contain?

1 enteric-coated dragee contains the active substance:

5 mg bisacodyl and excipients.

Approval number

55278 (Swissmedic)

Where can you get Bekunis Dragées Bisacodyl? What packs are available?

In pharmacies and drugstores without a doctor's prescription:

Packs of 30 dragees

Authorization holder

Tentan AG, CH-4452 Itingen

Manufacturer

roha Arzneimittel GmbH, D-28333 Bremen

This package leaflet was last published in March 2022 by the drug authority (p wissmedic).PI038040/05.22