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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
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.
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NDC: 83586-012