BISACODYL
- Dosage form
- TABLET, COATED
- Labeler
- Pioneer Life Sciences, LLC
- Label updated
- 2026-03-02
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-07
- Active ingredients
- BISACODYL
Active ingredient (in each tablet)
Bisacodyl USP 5 mg
Purpose
Stimulant laxative
Use
■ for 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
Label information
Ask a doctor before use if you have ■ stomach pain, nausea or vomiting ■ noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts more than 2 weeks
Label information
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
Label information
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 a laxative for more than 1 week
Label information
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Label information
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
■ Take with a glass of water
| adults and children12 years of age and over | start with 1 tablet/day. If needed increase to 2 or 3 tablets a day in a single daily dose. |
| children 6 to under 12 years | 1 tablet per day |
| children under 6 years | ask a doctor |
Other information
■ store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)
■ protect from excessive humidity
Inactive ingredients
Colloidal silicon dioxide, hypromellose, lactose monohydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate, sodium starch glycolate, talc, opadry clear contain hypromellose, triacetin and talc. Opadry enteric coating orange contain fd&c yellow # 5, fd&c yellow # 6, methacrylic acid copolymer, talc, titanium dioxide, triethyl citrate
Questions?
Call +1 (732) 994-2808 or email [email protected]
Label information
†This product is not manufactured or distributed by Chattem, Inc, a Sanofi Company, owner of the registered trademark Dulcolax®.
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[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]
DailyMed Set ID: 5fdfda7f-76e9-4343-b9fa-03bd2900a851 · Version 1
NDC: 72090-131