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Gerbisa Suppositories Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

BISACODYL-10MG

Uses:

Constipation

Medicinal Benefits:

Gerbisa Suppositories belongs to the group of medicines called as stimulant laxatives used to treat constipation. Gerbisa Suppositories increases the intestinal movements, thereby facilitating stool passage. Gerbisa Suppositories may also be used under medical supervision to empty the bowels prior to surgery, certain medical procedures, pre-or post-operative treatments, and in conditions which require defecation to be facilitated.

FAQs

Gerbisa Suppositories works by increasing the intestinal movements, thereby facilitating stool passage.

Diarrhoea might be a side-effect of Gerbisa Suppositories. Drink fluids and eat non-spicy food if you experience diarrhoea. If you find blood in stools (tarry stools) or if you have severe diarrhoea, consult your doctor. Do not take anti-diarrheal medicine on your own.

Do not use Gerbisa Suppositories for more than a week as it might lead to dependency on Gerbisa Suppositories for bowel movement. If your bowel movement is irregular even after using Gerbisa Suppositories for a week, consult your doctor.

Gerbisa Suppositories should be used with caution in people with anal fissures, inflammatory bowel disease, and ulcerated haemorrhoids (piles). Consult your doctor if you have any concerns.

The effectiveness of other medicines might be reduced if taken along with Gerbisa Suppositories. Therefore, maintain a gap of 2 hours between Gerbisa Suppositories and other medicines. However, you are advised to consult a doctor before taking other medicines with Gerbisa Suppositories.