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Bisacodyl

Dosage form
SUPPOSITORY
Labeler
Padagis US LLC
Label updated
2024-10-10
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
BISACODYL
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
Active ingredient (in each suppository)

Bisacodyl USP 10 mg

Purpose

Stimulant laxative

Use
  • •for temporary relief of occasional constipation and irregularity
  • •this product generally produces bowel movement in 15 minutes to 1 hour
Warnings

For rectal use only

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

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

taking any other drug. Take this product two or more hours before or after other drugs. Laxatives may affect how other drugs work.

When using this product

it may cause stomach discomfort, faintness, rectal burning and milk cramps

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • •you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement after use of a laxative because this may indicate 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.

If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222)

Directions

adults and children 12 years of age and over

1 suppository in a single daily dose. Pull apart foil. Insert suppository well into rectum, pointed end first. Retain about 15 to 20 minutes.

children 6 to under 12 years of age

½ suppository in a single daily dose

children under 6 years of age

ask a doctor

Other information
  • •store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
Inactive ingredients

hydrogenated palm kernel oil

Questions or comments?

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Package/Label Principal Display Panel

NDC 0574-7050-12

Bisacodyl Suppositories, USP

10 mg

Stimulant Laxative

UNIT DOSE

12 Suppositories

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 7eada0fc-5f83-43da-a56f-b0f537298208 · Version 6
NDC: 0574-7050