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Bisacodyl

A stimulant laxative derived from triphenylmethane: it acts directly on the colon, stimulating its contractions and the secretion of water and salts. It is used for constipation and to prepare the bowel for colonoscopy, and is on the WHO List of Essential Medicines. This family brings together the active ingredient, pharmacopoeial impurities, metabolites, labelled standards and other impurities.

Did you know?It was first tried as a laxative in 1953 precisely because of its chemical resemblance to phenolphthalein, the substance chemists know as the indicator that turns fuchsia in alkaline solutions.

BisacodylGo to the active ingredient →
BisacodylActive ingredientBisacodylCat. No. P-B086-001CAS 603-50-9
Bisacodyl-d8Isotopically labelledBisacodyl-d8Cat. No. P-B086-009CAS 2747914-90-3

EDQM standards 3

The official European Pharmacopoeia standards for this family.

Reference substanceBisacodyl CRSEDQM code B1140000Family Bisacodyl

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