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stimulant laxative

Dosage form
TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE
Labeler
BIONPHARMA INC.
Label updated
2026-02-22
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 relief of occasional constipation and irregularity
■ this product generally produces bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours

Warnings

Allergy alert: Contains FD&C Yellow No. 5 (tartrazine) as a color additive.

Do not use

■ if you cannot swallow without chewing

Ask a doctor before use if you have

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

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

■ taking any other drug

When using this product

■ it may cause stomach discomfort, faintness and cramps ■ do not chew or crush tablet(s) ■ do not use within 1 hour after
taking an antacid or milk

Stop use and ask a doctor if

■ you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement after using this product. These could be signs of a serious condition.
■ you need to use for a period longer 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

■ do not use more than directed
■ 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°-25°C (68°-77°F)
■ protect from excessive humidity

Inactive ingredients

colloidal silicon dioxide, FD&C yellow #5 (tartrazine), FD&C yellow #6, hypromellose, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, methacrylic acid and methyl methacrylate copolymer, microcrystalline cellulose, pharmaceutical imprinting ink, sodium starch glycolate, talc, titanium dioxide, triacetin, triethyl citrate

Questions?

call 1-888-235-2466

300's count

* compare to the active ingredient in Dulcolax® Laxative

a+ health TM

stimulant laxative

bisacodyl delayed-release
tablets USP, 5 mg

gentle, dependable
constipation relief

300 tablets

enteric coated tablets

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 4b1f7db3-c6a8-7f6a-e063-6394a90a5829 · Version 1
NDC: 69452-541