Bisacodyl Suppository Contraindications and Precautions

Contraindications

• The American College of Gastroenterology and the National Comprehensive Cancer Network recommend that bisacodyl suppositories should not be used in children with signs of bowel obstruction, such as abdominal distension, severe pain, and vomiting, due to the risk of worsening the condition 1
• The National Comprehensive Cancer Network advises against the use of bisacodyl suppositories in cases of suspected fecal impaction, as manual disimpaction is required first, and bisacodyl may exacerbate the condition 1, 2
• Bisacodyl suppositories are contraindicated in children with inflammatory bowel disease or acute surgical abdomen, as they may worsen the underlying condition 1