Bisacodyl added to large enema

Has anyone tried adding the contents of a biscodyl enema to a large volume enema?

Yes, some times I add some laxative to my enema, like glycerin as well. I sometimes add a little sleep aid and fight the droopy eyes til I lose...

Oooo what a good idea scrumptious... i never thought of that..what do you use just sleep aid tablets ground up?

Colleen, purely from an inquisitive point of view, why do you add that to your enema. Does it provide extra "purification" or more peristalsis ???

Sorry for my ignorance, but what is biscodyl?

If you don't ask you won't know. I just googled it, because I didn't recognize it by the name of biscodyl. According to Wikipedia:

Bisacodyl (INN) is a stimulant laxative drug. It is typically prescribed for relief of constipation and for the management of neurogenic bowel dysfunction as well as part of bowel preparation before medical examinations. Bisacodyl is a diphenylmethane derivative and was first used as a laxative in 1953 due to its similarity to phenolphthalein.[1]

Another google search said fleet enemas.

If I am not correct, someone will have the answer.

BISACODYL is the chemical name for the DULCOLAX brand and the MAGIC BULLET brand. The chemical works as an oral drug (don't crush the pills) or as a rectal drug (suppositories or "mini enema") to induce peristalsis.

Bisacodyl, Phenolphthalein (banned in the 1990's), Oxyphenisatin (banned in the 1950's), as well as Sodium PicoSulfate (not approved in the USA, but approved in most of the rest of the world) are all very similar and collectively are referred to a diphenylmethanes.

With the possible exception of Phenolphthalein are referred to as 'contact' laxatives, that is they cause increased bowel activity on contact with the bowel wall.

Bisacody l is sometimes added to enemas to enhance the resultant evacuation, Oxyphenisatin was also used for this purpose (Lavema Enema Powder) before it was banned.

There was an enema that was prescription several years ago that contained tannic acid and bisocodol, called "Clysodrast" I duplicated it by using 2 cups of dry instant tea (recommend de-caf) and anywhere from two to four clysodrast pills ( 5 mg size) crushed and ground, mixed with the tea. Then I would add 2 cups of hot water to devolve the tea and laxative and then add this mixture to 2+ liters of warm water. The enema was to be taken slowly starting on the left side then moving onto the stomach then right side and then finally on the back. The enema was to be retained as long as possible. Very effective.

Interesting mixture.

Mash up about 6 Bisocodyl tablets (5 mg. each) into a fairly fine powder. Meanwhile melt about 6 or so glycerin suppositories (25 seconds in micro). Find or make a "suppository mold); an aluminum cigar tube works very well. Pour the Bisocodyl powder into the tube. Immediately add the melted glycerin....work fast. Roll the tube to disburse the powder in thse glycerin. Put filled tube(s) into freezer. Insert frozen suppository and enjoy the melting process and the urge to evacuate. Hold this as long as possible and then take a one quart warm soapy enema. Enjoy!

When I do a total system cleanout:

Rather than add it in-I usually take 6 bisacodyl tablets about an hour and a half before the epsom salt and soapsuds enema goes in. I also take either a Fleet bisacodyl mini-enema right after getting into position, and inserting the main enema, or I take a bisacodyl suppository about 10 minutes before getting into position.

If a person orally takes 6 to10 bisocodyl 5mg. tabs, on an empty stomach in the waking hours, how long until the cramps begin? Does the effect depend upon prior enemas and content of the intestines. It would be fun to time the oral version with a cramping enema solution.

Usually takes about 6-8 hours for them to work. I took 4 or 5 one time in prep for a scope and the cramps were very intense but did the job along with mag citrate. Took the citrate first and the dulcolax tabs a few hours later. I would not take any more than 5.

Susie,

why not crush the pills? 3-4 of them in a liter of water are quite effective. Very interesting feeling, the cramps come up without a warning after some minutes (unlike glycerine).

Susie, why not crush the pills? 3-4 of them in a liter of water are quite effective. Very interesting feeling, the cramps come up without a warning after some minutes (unlike glycerine).

Dulcolax pills are enteric coated because the chemical reacts with stomach contents. The pills are designed to be swallowed whole and not crushed. I am not sure what that reaction is or if stomach contents or acid changes the activity of the Dulcolax pills.

Hello susie, I have used crushed bisacodyl tablets in enemas for some time. The coating really does not matter once the tablet is throughly crushed. Also, I prefer the yellow or orange tablets, the pink ones have a much thicker coating which does not crush up well and can clog a tube. As long as the active drug is not put directly into the stomach there is no problem. That is the reason for enteric coating.

I have posted in the past that a high colonic enema given in segments can get the bisacodyl into the transverse or even the ascending colon. This is a wonderful experience as the drug will cause cramping while it pushes out everything in front of it. The action is prompt so it is important to get the whole process done rapidly: Warm soapy water while on the back then immediately begin the enema with the bisacodyl while getting into knee-chest position followed by RIGHT side. Then follow with warm soapy water to the persons capacity. Expect feelings that something is going on inside in just a few minutes, followed by cramps and soon a rush to expel.

If anyone tries this please let me know of your reaction and how you feel about it.

The first time I was an outpatient at a hospital I had a barium enema. The prep for it was twp-fold. The day befoe after beginning a fast, I took aa large dose of senna based laxative. It did its job well about eight hours later. The next morning in he outpatient department I was given an enema. It was a combination castile soap and bisacodyl enema. A balloon cather was used to give the enema of course. When I finished expelling that enema I was very well cleaned out.

Being an enema fan, I wanted to repeat the experience. I have developed the follwowing procedure. I take a 10 mg bisacodyl suppository and melt it in boiling water. I then add a teaspoon and a half of Dr. bonner's castile soap to the boiling water. I then add the mixture to very warm water to make two quart of enema solution. I have never failed to have a very complete evacuation of my large intestine using this solution. I don't have a balloon catheter, but I wish I did when I take this enema. It is not easy to hold. Be prepared!!!!!

Hello susie, I have used crushed bisacodyl tablets in enemas for some time. The coating really does not matter once the tablet is throughly crushed. . . .

In case you didn't notice, the pills are coated because they are for ORAL use.

When you use it as an enema, you are defeating the purpose of a tablet.

My previous post was to answer the question about crushing the tablet, and since tablets are made for oral use, I explained why they should not be crushed.

Brand Names Containing Bisacodyl

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Alophen Bisacodyl Bisolax Carter's Laxative

Correctol Correctol 50 Plus Correctol Overnight Correctol w/ Stool Softener

Ducolax Laxative Tabs Ducolax Suppositories Ex-Lax Gentle Ex-Lax Laxative Pills

Ex-Lax Overnight Ex-Lax Regular Feen-A-Mint Fleet Bisacodyl Enema

Fleet Stimulant Laxative Tabs Fleet Women's Gentle Laxative MHL Bisacodyl Laxative Paddock Labs Bisacodyl

Ground up 3 Bisacodyl tablets yesterday and added a couple of squirts of Dr.Bonners to suspend it in solution. Used a butt plug type enema nozzle and a clear Klystra bag. Took about three quarts and tilted my gyn chair all the way back and relaxed. Set the timer just to see how long it would take before the cramps started to roll. About six and a half minutes I could tell if I didn't get down and to the potty I'd have major probelms. Was an interesting experiment. A very nice complete evacuation. For safety concerns a clean rinse followed. As a side note I bought several hundred packages of Bisacodyl tablets that were expired off eBay at a very cheap price.

In response to Joymkr

I almost never wait for the bisacodyl tabs to take effect before starting the main enema.

I don't set there timing the bisacodyl tablets themselves. I proceed with the rest of the cleanout. I have had them kick in as early as 4 hours later, when I was retaining the third enema in the sequence. The nozzle blew out, but I WAS able to keep the enema in another minute or two till the retention time was up.

Only a couple of times have I used Bisacodyl as a stand-alone. Always 6 tablets.

First time: No food after 3 PM the day before. Next day I took 6 bisacodyl tablets at 6:30AM No breakfast. No effect at all until around 11:30, but just not hungry either. Telecommuting day so I didn't get dressed or do makeup, so no girdle. At around 11:30 I just got a lot of gas. As bad as any I've ever had. I was passing it every few minutes. At around 1:00 all that stopped, just as suddenly as it had begun. I drank some Gatorade, but still wasn't feeling much. I knew what I had taken, and I couldn't believe how little effect it was having. I was making sure to drink plenty of water.

At 4:50PM, I was just wrapping up my work, and getting ready to call it a work day, wondering if I should take an Epsom Salt and Soapsuds enema, because the bisacodyl hadn't worked.

Then, at 4:52PM: Very lucky I was only 14 steps from the toilet, and hadn't worn a girdle. If I had been 15 steps away or had to remove the girdle I wear to work, I would NOT have made it to the toilet!!!! I did get a very large, watery movement, similar to the first expulsion of a 2-qt enema, but with a little less liquid. One and done, though, I was back to normal after that.

One other time, I used it stand alone, I figured, "well, if that's how it behaves, I'll just skip dinner and take it at bedtime." That was before I was married, and I was used to having my largest meal at lunch. so I had already done the day's main meal and skipping dinner wasn't hard. I took the same, 6 generic bisacodyl tablets with plenty of water about 9:00 and went to bed about 10. I could not get to sleep! It was just like having too much caffeine late in the day. I only slept between about 1 and 3AM. By 3AM I was feeling like I had to "go" but couldn't and my stomach was in knots. I took a glycerin suppository just to get things moving. About 5AM, I finally got the same result as before. One large movement, and things settled down fast

I've been using Magic Bullet for years but with enema water and it's always worked very well. I got these actually a few years ago, and they're about a year and a half expired, but as far as I can tell, I haven't had any issues with them. I take the Magic Bullet capsules and melt them in an enema bag of hot water. Shake it up a bit, take the water, and let it do its job. The capsules work much better dissolved than just by themselves, and I've yet to have a session where I wasn't cleaned after half an hour!

I, too, have used a Magic Bullet suppository in an enema. I melt the Magic Bullet in a cup of hot water and mix it in a two quart bag of soapy water. The enema goes in easy enough, but after 5 to 10 minutes the cramps start. It's very difficult to hold it any longer than this and you will have strong contractions for several minutes while you expell. I wash-out enema is difficult to take because the biscodyl stimulation lingers.

Thanks to StephenS for his info and his touting Bisacodyl powder added to larger enamas. I've tried this twice and it works remarkably well. I put 3 Dulcolax tabs. in a teacup filled with very hot water and a quarter teaspoon of Sodium Bicarb. This dissolves the coating on the tablets. Then over about 20 min. the hot water causes the tabs. to break down and dissolve into the water.

Suck up the cup full of water/bisacodyl in an 8 oz bulb and inject it laying on your back in a diaper changing position. Immediately, followup with 1-2 qts. of tap water, or whatever you like to use. This forces the chemically treated water up to the transverse, or ascending colon.

After finishing the 1-2 qts. additional, hold everything for about 10 min. The Bisacodyl begins to "kick-in" and you get a strong peristalsis from deep in the transverse. This pushes everything out of the gut and the added water helps it exit faster. It works quickly and completely and doesn't leave prolonged grumpyness in your bowel afterwards, as soap suds are likely to do.

I'd love to see a company make available, a powder form of bisacodyl, that could be measured carefully and added to larger volume enemas. I feel that this solution is superior to the usual irritants, like soap, or lemmon juice and leaves no long lasting cramping.

Yes, Bisacodyl dissolved in an enema is one of the best working solutions I ever experienced.

I can only recommend it to everyone.

Quick and effective.

Back in the 70's and 80's some company produced a liquid packet of perhaps 10cc containing 10mg of bisacodyl. It was intended to be mixed into a barium enema bag to help the patient expel all of the barium. I don't know what happened to this product, perhaps it was just not effective enough or to expensive.

CB Fleet produced the packets in the 1980's. The Bisacodyl was supposed to help expel barium, resulting in beter images of the bowel mucosa. The problem is that it produced more discomfort/urgency for the patient, and no measurable improvement in quality of the images produced. There was no benefit, so demand for the product went away.

Thanks for the information mattheww50. I had forgotten who made it, so long ago.

One of the most thorough clean-out enemas I have enjoyed is 2.5 to 3 quarts of very warm water with Ivory soap, and then I add 10 5 mg. bisacodyl tablets ground up. The combination of large volume, soap and bisacodyl causes very strong peristalsis. I'd recommend it for anyone seeking an intense enema experience.

Several years ago I got a good deal on a large number of bisacodyl suppositories. I have been enjoying using them as a part of my enemas on occasion ever since. I prefer to melt a suppository in boiling water and then add that water to the soap solution I am going to use for the enema. The bisacodyl / parafin disperses well in the soap solution. The enema which ensues is very effective. There are cramps and. You can be certain that you will not retain any of the enema.