Overview
- Active ingredient
- Bisacodyl
- Established class
- Stimulant Laxative
- Physiologic effect
- Increased Large Intestinal Motility; Stimulation Large Intestine Fluid/Electrolyte Secretion
- Route
- Oral
- Label date
- 2026-04-14
Indications and usage
Uses
- for relief of occasional constipation and irregularity
- this product generally produces bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours
Purpose
Stimulant laxative
Dosage and administration
Directions
- do not take more than directed
- take with a glass of water adults and children 12 years and over take 1 to 3 tablets in a single daily dose children 6 to under 12 years take 1 tablet in a single daily dose children under 6 years ask a doctor
Warnings
Do not use if you cannot swallow without chewing. Ask a doctor before use if you have
- stomach pain, nausea or vomiting
- a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts more than 2 weeks When using this product
- do not chew or crush tablet(s)
- do not use within 1 hour after taking an antacid or milk
- it may cause stomach discomfort, faintness, and cramps Stop use and ask a doctor if
- you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement after use of a laxative. These could be signs of a serious condition.
- you need to use a laxative for more than 1 week If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Do not use
if you cannot swallow without chewing.
Ask a doctor before use if
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- stomach pain, nausea or vomiting
- a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts more than 2 weeks
When using this product
this product
- do not chew or crush tablet(s)
- do not use within 1 hour after taking an antacid or milk
- it may cause stomach discomfort, faintness, and cramps
Stop use and ask a doctor if
and ask a doctor if
- you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement after use of a laxative. These could be signs of a serious condition.
- you need to use a laxative for more than 1 week
Pregnancy or breast-feeding
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Active ingredient (label)
(in each tablet) Bisacodyl USP, 5 mg
Inactive ingredients
s acacia, calcium carbonate, carnauba wax, colloidal anhydrous silica, D&C yellow #10 aluminum lake, FD&C yellow #6 aluminum lake, hypromellose, iron oxide black, lactose anhydrous, magnesium stearate, methacrylic acid and ethyl acrylate copolymer, methylparaben, polydextrose, polyethylene glycol, povidone, pregelatinized starch, propylene glycol, propylparaben, shellac glaze, simethicone, sodium benzoate, sodium bicarbonate, sodium lauryl sulfate, stearic acid, sucrose, talc, titanium dioxide, triacetin, triethyl citrate
Storage and handling
Other information
- TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF OUTER PACKAGE IS OPENED OR BLISTER IS TORN OR BROKEN
- avoid excessive humidity
- use by expiration date on package
- store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
Keep out of reach of children
of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.