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Gentle Laxative

Dosage form
TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE
Labeler
H E B
Label updated
2025-09-29
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 (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?

1-800-426-9391 

Principal Display Panel

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
promise

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 0fcc30a9-6daa-4b95-ae75-58059fb7a68e · Version 3
NDC: 37808-680