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SIMPEX Bisacodyl laxative

Dosage form
TABLET, COATED
Labeler
Simpex Pharma Pvt. Ltd
Label updated
2023-11-29
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
BISACODYL
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Drug Facts


Active ingredient (in each tablet)

Bisacodyl 5 mg

Purpose

Stimulant Laxative

Uses
  • relives occasional constipation and irregularity
  • this product generally produces bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours
Warnings

Do not use

  • if you can not 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 weeks

When using this product

  • do not chew or crush tablet (s)
  • do not use within 1 hour after taking an antacid or milk
  • you may have stomach discomfort, faintness or cramps

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement after use a laxative. 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 or overdose, get medical help orcontact a poison control center right away.

Directions
  • take with a glass of water.
Adults and children 12 years 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 ask a doctor

Other information
  • preserve in well-closed containers at a temperature not exceeding 30°C 
  • avoid excessive humidity
Inactive ingredients

anhydrous lactose, colloidal anhydrous silica, hypermellose, iron oxide red, iron oxide yellow, macrogol, magnesium stearate, methacrylic acid copolymer type C, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol 400, polyethylene glycol 6000, povidone, sodium bicarbonate, sodiumlauryl sulfate, sodium starch glycolate type A, talc, titanium dioxide,triethyle citrate

Package Labeling:

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 5114ed64-4fec-401b-8a91-8df3e42b10b1 · Version 7
NDC: 76457-003