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Bisacodyl Laxative

Dosage form
SUPPOSITORY
Labeler
Neilmed Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Label updated
2025-07-03
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
BISACODYL
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
Drug Facts: Active Ingredient

(in each suppository)
Bisacodyl 10 mg

Uses
  • for relief of occasional constipation
  • this product generally produces bowel movement in 15 to 60 minutes
Warnings
  • For rectal use only
Do not use
  • when abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting are present
  • for a period longer than 1 week
Ask a doctor before use

if you have noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over a period of 2 weeks

When using this product

it may cause abdominal discomfort, faintness, rectal bleeding and mild cramps

Stop use and ask a doctor if
  • you have rectal bleeding
  • you fail to have a bowel movement after using this product. This may indicate a serious condition
If pregnant or breast-feeding,

ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222)

Directions
  • Detach one suppository from the strip
  • Remove suppository from foil as shown in illustration
  • Insert suppository into rectum, pointed end first

Adults and children 12 and over 1 suppository once daily
Children 6 to under 12 years 1/2 suppository daily
Children under 6 years Do not use

Other Information
  • Store at room temperature. Do not exceed 30˚ C (86˚ F)
  • Lot No. & Exp. Date: see wrapper or box
Inactive Ingredients

hydrogenated palm kernel oil

Questions?

Adverse Drug Event Call: 1(877) 477-8633

Important:

Please do not discard this printed box and any enclosed printed material. The inside final product may not have all the details you require for the ongoing use of the product.

Purpose

Purpose - Vasoconstrictor

Package Label

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 35cb0386-a662-6893-e063-6294a90aa71a · Version 3
NDC: 13709-328