Bisacodyl vs Senna
Compare Bisacodyl and Senna side by side: what they treat, drug class, cost and FDA label information.
| Bisacodyl | Senna | |
|---|---|---|
| Drug class | Stimulant Laxative | |
| Used to treat | Constipation | |
| Generic price | From $0.044 each, about $1.32 for 30 (5 mg tablet (EC)); other forms from $0.32 per item (10 mg suppository) | From $0.026 each, about $0.77 for 30 (8.6 mg tablet); other forms from $0.037 per mL (8.8 mg/5 mL liquid) |
| Brand price | No brand price listed | Senokot: from $0.25 each, about $7.41 for 30 (8.6 mg tablet) |
| Generic savings | Not listed | Generic costs about 90% less than the brand |