Bisacodyl

Dulcolax

Laxative • Stimulant laxative

Half-life

16 hours

Protein Binding

N/A

Metabolized By

N/A

External

Stimulates enteric nerve plexus and promotes fluid secretion in colon

Drug Class

Laxative

Subclass

Stimulant laxative

Dulcolax

Half-life

16 hours

Time for plasma concentration to decrease by 50%

Protein Binding

N/A

Fraction bound to plasma proteins

Therapeutic Index

Wide

Margin between therapeutic and toxic doses