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bisacodyl · Medicine question

Have studies investigated the effects of bisacodyl on human fertility?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

No studies investigating the effects of bisacodyl on human fertility have been conducted.

Sources for this answer

DULCOLAX 5 mg SuppositoriesOpella POM UK Limited · emc · SmPC §4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation · Version 33Document updated 3 October 2025

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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