Overview
- Active ingredient
- Bisacodyl
- Established class
- Stimulant Laxative
- Physiologic effect
- Increased Large Intestinal Motility; Stimulation Large Intestine Fluid/Electrolyte Secretion
- Route
- Oral
- Label date
- 2026-06-24
Indications and usage
Use(s) for relief of occasional constipation (irregularity) this product generally produces bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours
Purpose
Stimulant Laxative
Dosage and administration
Directions take with water Adults and children 12 years of age and older: take 1 to 3 tablets in a single dose, once daily Children 6 to 12 years of age: take 1 tablet once a day Children under 6 years of age: consult a doctor
Warnings
Do not use if you are unable to swallow without chewing within 1 hour after taking an antacid or milk Ask a doctor before use if you abdominal pain nausea vomiting noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that persists over a period of 2 weeks When using this product do not chew or crush tablets abdominal discomfort, faintness, and cramps may occur Stop use and ask a doctor before use if you need to use more than 1 week rectal bleeding or failure to have a bowel movement after use of a laxative. These may be signs of a serious condition. If pregnant or breastfeeding, 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 (1-800-222-1222) right away.
Do not use
if you are unable to swallow without chewing within 1 hour after taking an antacid or milk
Ask a doctor before use if
Ask a doctor before use if you abdominal pain nausea vomiting noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that persists over a period of 2 weeks
When using this product
this product do not chew or crush tablets abdominal discomfort, faintness, and cramps may occur
Stop use and ask a doctor if
and ask a doctor before use if you need to use more than 1 week rectal bleeding or failure to have a bowel movement after use of a laxative. These may be signs of a serious condition.
Pregnancy or breast-feeding
If pregnant or breastfeeding, ask a health professional before use.
Active ingredient (label)
(s) Bisacodyl USP 5mg
Inactive ingredients
s Acacia, Calcium Carbonate, Carnauba Wax, Colloidal Anhydrous Silica, FD&C Red # 27 Aluminum Lake, FD&C Blue # 2 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.
Keep out of reach of children
of children In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.