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Bisacodyl 5mg

Dosage form
TABLET, COATED
Labeler
Allegiant Health
Label updated
2019-03-26
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
BISACODYL
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Active Ingredient (in each tablet)

Bisacodyl USP 5mg

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 are unable to swallow without chewing
  • within 1 hour after taking an antacid or milk

Ask a doctor before use if you have

  • abdominal pain
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that persists over a period of 2 weeks

When using this product

  • do not chew or crush tablets
  • abdominal discomfort, faintness, and cramps may occur

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • you need to use more than 1 week
  • rectal bleeding or failure to have a bowel movement after use of a laxative.

These may be signs of a serious condition.

If pregnant or breast-feeding

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children

Keep out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, get medical help or contact a doctor or Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.

Directions
  • take with water 

Adults and children 12 years of age and older: take 1 to 3 tablets in a single dose, once daily

Children 6 to 12 years of age: take 1 tablet once a day

Children under 6 years of age: consult a doctor

Other information
  • store between 68º to 77ºF (20º to 25ºC)
  • do not use blister unit is broken or torn
Inactive ingredients

acacia, ammonium hydroxide, calcium carbonate, carnauba wax, colloidal anhydrous silica, corn starch, D&C red #27 aluminum lake, FD&C blue #2 aluminum lake, FD&C yellow # 6 aluminum lake, hypromellose, iron oxide black, lactose anhydrous, magnesium stearate, methylparaben, polyvinyl acetate pthalate, polydextrose, polyethylene glycol, propylparaben, propylene glycol, povidone, shellac glaze, simethicone, sodium alginate, sodium benzoate, sodium bicarbonate, stearic acid, sucrose, talc, titanium dioxide, triacetin, triethyl citrate

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DailyMed Set ID: 46a377f5-822b-496f-a73b-66d8f902680a · Version 4
NDC: 69168-398