Gentle Laxative
- Dosage form
- TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE
- Labeler
- H E B
- Label updated
- 2025-09-29
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-07
- Active ingredients
- BISACODYL
Active ingredient (in each tablet)
Bisacodyl USP, 5 mg
Purpose
Stimulant laxative
Uses
- for relief of occasional constipation (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
- a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts more than 2 weeks
- stomach pain, nausea or vomiting
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 25ºC (77ºF); excursions permitted between 15º-30ºC (59º-86ºF)
- see end flap for expiration date and lot number
- avoid excessive humidity
Inactive ingredients
carmine, colloidal silicon dioxide, corn starch, FD&C red #40 aluminum lake, hypromellose, lactose anhydrous, magnesium stearate, methacrylic acid, microcrystalline cellulose, polydextrose, polyethylene glycol, shellac wax, simethicone, sodium bicarbonate, sodium lauryl sulfate, stearic acid, talc, titanium dioxide, triacetin, triethyl citrate
Questions or comments?
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H-E-B®
NDC 37808-680-11
Gentle
Laxative
Bisacodyl USP, 5 mg
Stimulant Laxative
Gentle
Overnight Relief
60 ENTERIC
COATED TABLETS
actual
size
TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT
USE IF PACKAGE IS OPENED
OR IF BLISTER UNIT IS
TORN, BROKEN OR SHOWS
ANY SIGNS OF TAMPERING
MADE WITH PRIDE AND CARE FOR
H-E-B®, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78204
50844 REV0923C67611
100%
GUARANTEE
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NDC: 37808-680