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BISACODYL

Dosage form
TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE
Labeler
SPIRIT PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
Label updated
2019-12-26
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
BISACODYL
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Label information

Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each tablet)

Bisacodyl (USP) 5 mg

Purpose

Stimulant laxative

Uses
  • 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 have
  • stomach pain, nausea or vomiting
  • a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts more than 2 weeks
When using this product
  • do not chew or crush tablet(s)
  • it may cause stomach discomfort, faintness and cramps
  • do not use within 1 hour after taking an antacid or milk
Stop use and ask a doctor if
  • you have rectal bleeding or no 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.

Keep out of reach of children

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away 1(800)222-1222

Directions

take with a glass of water

 adults and children 12 years 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
  • each tablet contains: magnesium 5 mg
  • store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
  • protect from excessive humidity
Inactive ingredients

Acacia, anhydrous calcium sulfate, anhydrous lactose, carnauba wax, colloidal silicon dioxide, corn starch, D&C Yellow#10 Aluminum Lake, FD&C Yellow#6 Aluminum Lake, gelatin, iron oxide, iron oxide black, iron oxide yellow (iron oxide ochre), magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol (PEG) 400, polyvinyl acetate phthalate, povidone, shellac, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid, sugar, talc, titanium dioxide

Questions or comments?

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Label information

Distributed By

Spirit Pharmaceuticals, LLC

Ronkonkoma, NY 11779

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 5 mg tablets bottle

VALUMEDS

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active ingredient

in DULCOLAX®*

Laxative

BISACODYL USP 5 mg

Gentle

Overnight Relief

100 TABLETS

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 6290de48-f30b-4e8d-a974-eb2cfed1d09a · Version 2
NDC: 68210-0312