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Bisacodyl

Dosage form
TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE
Labeler
Major Pharmaceuticals
Label updated
2025-11-19
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
BISACODYL
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Active ingredient (in each tablet)

Bisacodyl USP, 5 mg

Purpose

Stimulant laxative

Uses
  • 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.

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)
  • do not use within 1 hour after taking an antacid or milk
  • it may cause stomach discomfort, faintness, and cramps

Stop use and ask a doctor 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 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.

Directions
  • do not take more than directed
  • take with a glass of water
adults and children 12 years and over take 1 to 3 tablets in a single daily dose
children 6 to under 12 years take 1 tablet in a single daily dose
children under 6 years ask a doctor
Other information
  • store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
  • avoid excessive humidity
  • use by expiration date on package
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 or comments?

1-800-426-9391

Principal display panel

NDC 0904-6748-80

Compare to the active ingredient
in Dulcolax® Laxative Tablets*

Major®

bisacodyl USP

bisacodyl USP
5 mg

Stimulant Laxative

Gentle, Dependable
Constipation Relief

Actual Size

1000 TABLETS
Comfort Coated Tablets

TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF
IMPRINTED SAFETY SEAL UNDER
CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING

*This product is not manufactured or distributed by A. Nattermann & Cie. GmbH,
owner of the registered trademark Dulcolax® Laxative Tablets.
50844          ORG042532716

Distributed by:
MAJOR® PHARMACEUTICALS
Indianapolis, IN 46268
(800) 616-2471
www.major-rugby.com

Rev. 10/25      M-17      Re-order No. 700927

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 6b85af55-35db-4630-8bc0-9ff4fbf5990a · Version 14
NDC: 0904-6748