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Bisacodyl

Dosage form
TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE
Labeler
HHH Pharmaceuticals
Label updated
2026-07-02
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
BISACODYL
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Active ingredient (in each tablet)

Bisacodyl USP, 5 mg

Purpose

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)
  • 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 using this product. 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 (1-800-222-1222) right away.

Directions
  • take with a glass of water
adults and children 12 years of age and over take 1 to 3 tablets in a single daily dose
children 6 to under 12 years   1 tablets once a day
children under 6 years  ask a doctor

Other information
  • store at controlled room temperature 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)
  • read all product information before use.
Inactive ingredients

Colloidal silicon dioxide, hypromellose-5, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, methacrylic acid, microcrystalline cellulose, neelicert FD&C yellow 10 Al Lake, neelicert FD&C yellow 6 Al Lake, PEG 400, sodium starch glycolate, talc, titanium dioxide, triethyl citrate.

Questions or comments?

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DailyMed Set ID: 7d5dd009-c371-43c2-b42d-1b5c7dd09a4d · Version 1
NDC: 83586-012