Overview
- Active ingredient
- Bisacodyl
- Established class
- Stimulant Laxative
- Physiologic effect
- Increased Large Intestinal Motility; Stimulation Large Intestine Fluid/Electrolyte Secretion
- Route
- Rectal
- Label date
- 2025-01-24
Indications and usage
Directions - tear off one suppository from the strip - peel apart the wrapper - continue peeling apart to almost the full length of the suppository - gently remove the suppository from the wrapper - lie on your side and push suppository, with pointed end first, high into the rectum so it will not slip out - retain it for 15 to 20 minutes - Do not exceed recommended dose - if suppository seems soft, place in refrigerator for a short time before use. Adults and children 12 years and over 1 suppository once daily Children 6 to under 12 years 1/2 suppository once daily Children under 6 years Ask a doctor
Purpose
TAMPER EVIDENT: SUPPOSITORIES ARE WRAPPED IN TAMPER EVIDENT SEALED WRAPPERS. DO NOT USE IF WRAPPER IS TORN OR OPEN WHEN PURCHASED.
Dosage and administration
Uses - relieves occasional constipation - this product generally produces a bowel movement in 15 minutes 1 hour
Warnings
Warning for rectal use only Do not use when abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting are present.
Ask a doctor before use if
Ask a doctor before use if you have a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over a period od 2 weeks.
When using this product
this product you may experience - rectal burning - mild cramps - abdominal discomfort - faintness
Stop use and ask a doctor if
and ask a doctor if - you have rectal bleeding or you fail to have a bowel movement after using a laxative. These may be signs of a serious condition. - you need to use a laxative for more than one week
Pregnancy
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Active ingredient (label)
(in each suppository) Purpose Bisacodyl USP 10 mg.............................................................Stimulant Laxative
Inactive ingredients
hydrogenated vegetable oil
Keep out of reach of children
of children.