Dulcolax and Proctitis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Proctitis is reported as a side effect among people who take Dulcolax (bisacodyl), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Magnesium Sulfate, and have Crohn's disease.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Proctitis when taking Dulcolax. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 12,769 people who have side effects when taking Dulcolax from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Dulcolax?

Dulcolax has active ingredients of bisacodyl. It is often used in constipation. eHealthMe is studying from 12,897 Dulcolax users. Check the latest studies of Dulcolax.

What is Proctitis?

Proctitis (inflammation of the rectum and anus) is found to be associated with 469 drugs and 616 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Proctitis.

On Jul, 13, 2026

12,769 people reported to have side effects when taking Dulcolax.
Among them, 54 people (0.42%) have Proctitis.

Among these 54 people:

What is the gender of people who have Proctitis when taking Dulcolax? *

female: 97.3 %
male: 2.7 %

What is the age of people who have Proctitis when taking Dulcolax? *

What are other drugs people take besides Dulcolax? *

What are other side effects people have besides Proctitis? *

Haematochezia (passage of stools containing blood): 52 people, 96.30%
Ulcerative Colitis (inflammatory bowel disease (ibd). it causes swelling, ulcerations, and loss of function of the large intestine): 51 people, 94.44%
Rectal Haemorrhage (bleeding from anus): 51 people, 94.44%
Rashes (redness): 51 people, 94.44%
Radiculopathy (a set of conditions in which one or more nerves is affected and does not work properly): 51 people, 94.44%
Colitis (inflammation of colon): 51 people, 94.44%
Diarrhea: 51 people, 94.44%
Female Genital Tract Fistula (passage in genital tract of female): 51 people, 94.44%
Oral Candidiasis (fungal infection of mouth): 51 people, 94.44%
Headache (pain in head): 51 people, 94.44%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Crohn's Disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 45 people, 83.33%
Allergies: 40 people, 74.07%
Asthma: 18 people, 33.33%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 18 people, 33.33%
Ulcerative Colitis (inflammatory bowel disease (ibd). it causes swelling, ulcerations, and loss of function of the large intestine): 17 people, 31.48%
Colitis (inflammation of colon): 17 people, 31.48%
Fever: 12 people, 22.22%
Pain: 8 people, 14.81%
Seizures (abnormal excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain): 6 people, 11.11%
Indigestion: 5 people, 9.26%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Proctitis (469 drugs)

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Proctitis (616 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on bisacodyl (the active ingredients of Dulcolax) and Dulcolax (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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