Laxative
- Dosage form
- TABLET, SUGAR COATED
- Labeler
- Allegiant Health
- Label updated
- 2026-06-09
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-07
- Active ingredients
- DEACETYLBISACODYL
Active ingredient(s)
Bisacodyl USP 5 mg
Purpose
Stimulant Laxative
Use(s)
- 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
- stomach pain, nausea or vomiting
- a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts more than 2 weeks
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if
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 and cramps
Stop use and ask a doctor before use if
- you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement after use of a laxative. These could be signs of a serious condition.
- you need to use a laxative for more than 1 week
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 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 25ºC (77ºF); excursions permitted between 15º to 30ºC (59º to 86ºF)
- avoid excessive humidity
- do not use if imprinted safety seal under cap is broken or missing
- do not use if blister unit is broken or torn
Inactive ingredients
Acacia, Calcium Carbonate, Carnauba Wax, Colloidal
Anhydrous Silica, D&C Yellow #10 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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NDC: 69168-489