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Laxative

Dosage form
TABLET, SUGAR COATED
Labeler
Allegiant Health
Label updated
2026-06-09
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DEACETYLBISACODYL
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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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[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 596b11de-cf17-4c55-8638-49f387e5fac4 · Version 2
NDC: 69168-489