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up and up gentle laxative

Dosage form
TABLET, COATED
Labeler
Target Corporation
Label updated
2025-11-04
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 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. (1-800-222-1222)

Directions

take with a glass of water

 adults and children 12 years of age 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
  • store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)
  • Protect from excessive humidity
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.

Questions?

Call 1-800-910-6874

Principal Display Panel

NDC 11673-116-25

Compareto active ingredient in Dulcolax®*

gentle laxative tablets

bisacodyl USP, 5 mg

gentle, overnight relief of constipation

25 Tablets

25 COATED TABLETS

*This product is not manufactured or distributed by Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc., the owner of the registered trademark of Dulcolax®

245 05 0371 R00 ID295403

Dist.by Target Corp., Mpls., MN 55403

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TAMPER- EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF ANY INDIVIDUAL UNIT IS BROKEN OR OPEN

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 4a29dc2b-b68f-471b-a84e-4a5096aa3748 · Version 8
NDC: 11673-116