Answer
Bisacodyl acts locally on the large intestine and rectum, stimulating bowel movement and promoting water and electrolyte accumulation in the colon, which softens stools, shortens transit time and stimulates defecation.
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- DULCOLAX 5 mg SuppositoriesOpella POM UK Limited · emc · SmPC §5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties · Version 33Document updated
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