Can you take Bisco-Lax with Vitamin C?
No drug interactions found, but 10 warnings to review for the following 2 drugs:
- Bisco-Lax (bisacodyl)
- Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)
Drug interactions
There were no interactions found between Bisco-Lax and Vitamin C. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Food/lifestyle interactions
Moderate food/lifestyle interactions
Moderate:
bisacodyl multivitamins with minerals
Applies to: Bisco-Lax (bisacodyl)
Chronic use of bisacodyl may reduce your body's ability to absorb certain vitamins (A, D, E, and K) and minerals like calcium. To reduce the risk of diminished absorption of multivitamins with minerals, it is best to use bisacodyl only occasionally or for short periods. If your doctor does prescribe these medications together, you may need a dose adjustment or special test to safely use both medications. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
Disease interactions
9 potential interactions Applies to: 9 conditions, including High Blood Pressure, Nephrolithiasis, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Hemodialysis, and Bleeding Disorder.
Appendicitis
Major:
Bisco-Lax
The bisacodyl in Bisco-Lax has a major potential interaction with Appendicitis.
The use of stimulant laxatives is contraindicated in patients with or who may have acute surgical abdomen or appendicitis. These patients may be candidates for emergency surgery. Stimulant laxatives should also not be administered to patients with abdominal pain, particularly if the cause has not been determined.
Bleeding Disorder
Major:
Bisco-Lax
The bisacodyl in Bisco-Lax has a major potential interaction with Bleeding Disorder.
The use of stimulant laxatives is contraindicated in patients with anal or rectal fissures. These preparations may cause irritation, burning sensation, and proctitis.
G-6-PD Deficiency
Moderate:
Vitamin C
The ascorbic acid in Vitamin C has a moderate potential interaction with G-6-PD Deficiency.
Acute hemolysis following administration of high doses of ascorbic acid in patients with glucose-6-phosphate deficiency (G6PD) has been reported. Ascorbic acid should be administered cautiously and dosages modified in patients with G6PD.
Gastrointestinal Obstruction
Major:
Bisco-Lax
The bisacodyl in Bisco-Lax has a major potential interaction with Gastrointestinal Obstruction.
The use of laxatives is contraindicated in patients with intestinal obstruction disorders. Patients with intestinal obstruction disorders may need their underlying condition treated to correct the constipation. Some laxatives require reduction in the colon to their active form to be effective which may be a problem in patients with intestinal obstruction.
Hemodialysis
Minor:
Vitamin C
The ascorbic acid in Vitamin C has a minor potential interaction with Hemodialysis.
Ascorbic acid is removed by dialysis.
High Blood Pressure
Moderate:
Vitamin C
The ascorbic acid in Vitamin C has a moderate potential interaction with High Blood Pressure.
Ascorbic acid preparations contain sodium. The sodium content should be considered when used in patients with sodium restricted diets and conditions require sodium restriction, such as congestive heart failure, hypertension, and fluid retention.
Hypernatremia
Moderate:
Vitamin C
The ascorbic acid in Vitamin C has a moderate potential interaction with Hypernatremia.
Ascorbic acid preparations contain sodium. The sodium content should be considered when used in patients with sodium restricted diets and conditions require sodium restriction, such as congestive heart failure, hypertension, and fluid retention.
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Major:
Bisco-Lax
The bisacodyl in Bisco-Lax has a major potential interaction with Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
The use of laxatives is contraindicated in patients with inflammatory bowel disease. Patients with inflammatory bowel disease may experience colonic perforation with use of stimulant laxatives.
Nephrolithiasis
Moderate:
Vitamin C
The ascorbic acid in Vitamin C has a moderate potential interaction with Nephrolithiasis.
Large doses of ascorbic acid have lead to hyperoxaluria in 5% of patients. Ascorbic acid can acidify urine resulting in precipitation of urate, cystine, or oxalate stones. Ascorbic acid should be administered cautiously and dosages modified in patients predisposed to renal stones. Clinical monitoring of urinalysis for pH and crystal formation is recommended.
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Bisco-Lax
A total of 276 drugs are known to interact with Bisco-Lax.
- Bisco-lax is in the drug class laxatives.
- Bisco-lax is used to treat the following conditions:
Vitamin C
A total of 31 drugs are known to interact with Vitamin C.
- Vitamin c is in the drug class vitamins.
- Vitamin c is used to treat the following conditions:
Drug Interaction Classification
| Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
| Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
| Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan. | |
| No interaction information available. |
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