trade names: Dulcolax, Fleet Bisacodyl, Bisacodyl Uniserts, Fleet Laxative; drug class: laxative, stimulant; action: acts directly on intestine by increasing motor activity; uses: short-term treatment of constipation, and bowel or rectal preparation for surgery or examination.

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