Medical Definition of Bisacodyl
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A diphenylmethane stimulant laxative used for the treatment of constipation and for bowel evacuation.
Pharmacological action: cathartic.
Chemical name: Phenol, 4,4'-(2-pyridinylmethylene)bis-, diacetate (ester)
(12 Dec 1998)
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