Overview
- Active ingredient
- Bisacodyl
- Established class
- Stimulant Laxative
- Physiologic effect
- Increased Large Intestinal Motility; Stimulation Large Intestine Fluid/Electrolyte Secretion
- Route
- Rectal
- Label date
- 2024-10-10
Indications and usage
Use
- for temporary relief of occasional constipation and irregularity
- this product generally produces bowel movement in 15 minutes to 1 hour
Purpose
Stimulant laxative
Dosage and administration
Directions adults and children 12 years of age and over 1 suppository in a single daily dose. Pull apart foil. Insert suppository well into rectum, pointed end first. Retain about 15 to 20 minutes. children 6 to under 12 years of age ½ suppository in a single daily dose children under 6 years of age ask a doctor
Warnings
For rectal use only 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 Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking any other drug. Take this product two or more hours before or after other drugs. Laxatives may affect how other drugs work. When using this product it may cause stomach discomfort, faintness, rectal burning and milk cramps Stop use and ask a doctor if
- you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement after use of a laxative because this may indicate a serious condition
- you need to use a laxative for more than 1 week
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
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking any other drug. Take this product two or more hours before or after other drugs. Laxatives may affect how other drugs work.
When using this product
this product it may cause stomach discomfort, faintness, rectal burning and milk 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 because this may indicate 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 suppository) Bisacodyl USP 10 mg
Inactive ingredients
s hydrogenated palm kernel oil
Storage and handling
Other information
- store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
Keep out of reach of children
of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222)