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The Medicine Shoppe Gentle Laxative

Dosage form
TABLET
Labeler
The Medicine Shoppe International
Label updated
2012-02-01
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
BISACODYL
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Active ingredient(s)

Bisacodyl USP 5 mg

Purpose

Stimulant Laxative

Use(s)
  • for temporary 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)
  • it may cause stomach discomfort, faintness or cramps
  • do not use within 1 hour after taking an antacid or milk

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • you have rectal bleeding or no 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.


Directions

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 of age take 1 tablet in a single daily dose
 children under 6 years of age ask a doctor

Other information
  • each tablet contains: sodium less than 0.5mg
  • store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)
  • protect from excessive humidity
  • TAMPER EVIDENT: Blister packaged for your protection. Do not use if individual seals are broken
Inactive ingredients

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, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol (PEG) 400, polyvinyl acetate phthalate, povidone, shellac, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid, sugar, talc, titanium dioxide.


Principal Display Panel

The Medicine Shoppe

Gentle Laxative

Overnight Relief of Constipation and Irregularity

*Compare to the active ingredient of Dulcolax®

LAXATIVE

Bisacodyl USP, 5 mg

25 Coated Tablets

 

CIN 1796986

Distributed By:

The Medicine Shoppe International, Inc.

Earth City MO 63045

www.medicineshoppe.com

A Cardinal Health Company

Questions? 1-800-325-1397

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 22cdf899-52f4-417f-93e4-a42881bd11cf · Version 1
NDC: 49614-131