Pre-operative use for patients undergoing rectal surgery or diagnostic procedure
2nd/3rd line in spinal injuries after bisacodyl and glycerol rectal have been tried.
Bisacodyl
Formulary
Glycerol (Glycerin)
Formulary
Sodium Picosulfate
Formulary
For use as a second line agent in paediatric patients with constipation when Movicol, lactulose and senna are ineffective as single agent therapy.
Co-danthramer
Formulary
Note: Co-danthramer and Co-danthrusate are generally restricted to use in the treatment of constipation in terminally ill patients. A combination of Senna and Docusate is normally preferred.
Co-danthrusate
Formulary
Note: Co-danthramer and Co-danthrusate are generally restricted to use in the treatment of constipation in terminally ill patients. A combination of Senna and Docusate is normally preferred.