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Womens Laxative

Dosage form
TABLET, SUGAR COATED
Labeler
Allegiant Health
Label updated
2026-06-24
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
BISACODYL
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Active ingredient(s)

Bisacodyl USP 5mg

Purpose

Stimulant Laxative

Use(s)
  • 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

  • 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 before use 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 breastfeeding,

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 (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)

Inactive ingredients

Acacia, Calcium Carbonate, Carnauba Wax, Colloidal Anhydrous
Silica, FD&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, Methacrylic Acid and Ethyl Acrylate Copolymer, Methylparaben, Polydextrose,
Polyethylene Glycol, Povidone, Pregelatinized Starch, Propylene Glycol, Propylparaben,
Shellac Glaze, Simethicone, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate,
Stearic Acid, Sucrose, Talc, Titanium Dioxide, Triacetin, Triethyl Citrate.

Questions/Comments

Call 1-888-952-0050

(Monday-Friday 9 AM – 5 PM EST)

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[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 549a11d1-a096-4c22-96b4-2d4f54f46022 · Version 2
NDC: 69168-490