Overview
- Active ingredient
- Bisacodyl
- Established class
- Stimulant Laxative
- Physiologic effect
- Increased Large Intestinal Motility; Stimulation Large Intestine Fluid/Electrolyte Secretion
- Route
- Oral
- Label date
- 2024-07-15
Indications and usage
Uses for relief of occasional constipation and irregularity this product generally produces bowel movement in 6-12 hours
Purpose
Stimulant Laxative
Dosage and administration
Directions take with a glass of water adults and children 12 years of age and over: 1 to 3 tablets in a single daily dose children 6 to under 12 years of age: 1 tablet in a single daily dose children under 6 years of age: ask a doctor
Warnings
WARNINGS Warning: 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 two weeks. When using this product: Do not chew or crush tablet(s); Do not use within 1 hour after taking an antacid or milk; Do not use this product if you have stomach discomfort, faintness or cramps. Do not use if you cannot swallow without chewing Ask a doctor before use if you have stomach pain, nausea or vomiting noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts more than 2 weeks When using this product it may cause stomach discomfort, faintness and cramps do not chew or crush tablet(s) do not use within 1 hour after taking an antacid or milk Stop use and ask a doctor if you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement after using this product. 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 (1-800-222-1222).
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 noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts more than 2 weeks
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if
When using this product it may cause stomach discomfort, faintness and cramps do not chew or crush tablet(s) do not use within 1 hour after taking an antacid or milk
Stop use and ask a doctor if
and ask a doctor if you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement after using this product. 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, anhydrous calcium sulfate, anhydrous lactose, carnauba wax, colloidal silicon dioxide, corn starch, D&C yellow #10 aluminum lake, FD&C yellow #6 aluminum lake, gelatin, iron oxide, iron oxide black, iron oxide yellow (iron oxide ochre), magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol (PEG) 400, polyvinyl acetate phthalate, povidone, shellac, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid, sugar, talc, titanium dioxide
Storage and handling
Other information each tablet contains: magnesium 5 mg store at 25°C (77°F) excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F) use by expiration date on package protect from excessive humidity
Keep out of reach of children
of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).