How should I use Carters Little Pills (bisacodyl)?
Use this medication exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use it in larger amounts or for longer than recommended. For best results, take bisacodyl on an empty stomach, or at bedtime. Do not crush, chew, or break the enteric-coated tablet. Swallow it whole. The enteric-coated pill has a special coating to protect your stomach. Breaking the pill could damage this coating. Do not take a bisacodyl rectal (enema or suppository) by mouth. It is for use only in your rectum. Try to use the rectal form of this medicine at a time when you can lie down afterward and hold the medicine in. Avoid using the bathroom during this time. If you are using bisacodyl before surgery or a medical procedure, follow your doctor’s instructions about the timing of your dose (the number of days or hours) before your procedure. Remove the outer wrapper from the suppository before inserting it. Avoid handling the suppository too long or it will melt in your hands. Lie on your sid
