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Bisacodyl

Dosage form
TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE
Labeler
Pharbest Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Label updated
2012-06-09
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
BISACODYL
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
Active ingredient (in each tablet)
Bisacodyl 5 mg
성분·작용
Stimulant laxative
효능·용도
  • 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 and 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 of age and over
1 to 3 tablets in a single daily dose
children 6 to under 12 years of age
1 tablet in a single daily dose
children under 6 years of age
ask a doctor

Other information
  • Store at 20 - 250C (68-770F)
  • Protect from excessive humidity
Inactive ingredients: acacia, anhydrous lactose, beeswax, calcium sulfate, carnauba wax, colloidal silicon dioxide, corn starch, D&C yellow #10 lake, edible ink, FD&C yellow #6 lake, gelatin, iron oxide black, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, pharmaceutical glaze, polyvinyl acetate phthalate, povidone, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid, sugar, titanium dioxide

Questions?

Adverse drug event call: (866) 562-2756

포장 표시

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 29156c82-bb48-4356-860c-ca0e9001882e · Version 1
NDC: 16103-367