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Laxative

Dosage form
TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE
Labeler
DOLGENCORP, LLC
Label updated
2026-01-06
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
BISACODYL
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Active ingredient (in each tablet)

Bisacodyl USP, 5 mg

Purpose

Stimulant laxative

Uses
  • for relief of occasional constipation and irregularity
  • this product generally produces bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours
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.

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
Other information
  • TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF OUTER PACKAGE IS OPENED OR BLISTER IS TORN OR BROKEN
  • store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
  • avoid excessive humidity
  • see end flap for expiration date and lot number
Inactive ingredients

acacia, ammonium hydroxide, black iron oxide, calcium carbonate, carnauba wax, colloidal anhydrous silica, D&C yellow #10 aluminum lake, FD&C yellow #6 aluminum lake, hypromellose, lactose anhydrous, magnesium stearate, polydextrose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl acetate phthalate, povidone, pregelatinized starch, propylene glycol, shellac glaze, simethicone, sodium alginate, sodium benzoate, sodium bicarbonate, sodium citrate, stearic acid, sucrose, talc, titanium dioxide, triacetin, triethyl citrate

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Compare to active
ingredient of
Dulcolax® Laxative
Tablets*

Laxative Tablets
Bisacodyl USP, 5 mg
Stimulant Laxative

Gentle, dependable
constipation relief

5
mg each

25 Tablets
Comfort Coated

Actual Tablet Size

TAMPER EVIDENT: DO
NOT USE IF PACKAGE IS
OPENED OR IF BLISTER
UNIT IS TORN, BROKEN
OR SHOWS ANY SIGNS
OF TAMPERING

*This product is not manufactured or distributed by A. Nattermann & Cie. GmbH,
owner of the registered trademark Dulcolax® Laxative Tablets.
50844        ORG092379056

DISTRIBUTED BY
OLD EAST MAIN CO.
100 MISSION RIDGE
GOODLETTSVILLE, TN 37072

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[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 09cc38ea-d911-48fc-90a3-c8a40b51114f · Version 3
NDC: 55910-792