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Gentle Laxative

Dosage form
TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE
Labeler
Discount Drug Mart
Label updated
2025-12-10
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 (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

  • a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts more than 2 weeks
  • stomach pain, nausea or vomiting

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
  • TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF OUTER PACKAGE IS OPENED OR BLISTER IS TORN OR BROKEN
  • avoid excessive humidity
  • store at 25ºC (77ºF); excursions permitted between 15º-30ºC (59º-86ºF)
  • see end flap for expiration date and lot number
Inactive ingredients

carmine, colloidal silicon dioxide, corn starch, FD&C red #40 aluminum lake, hypromellose, lactose anhydrous, magnesium stearate, methacrylic acid, microcrystalline cellulose, polydextrose, polyethylene glycol, shellac wax, simethicone, sodium bicarbonate, sodium lauryl sulfate, stearic acid, talc, titanium dioxide, triacetin, triethyl citrate

Questions or comments?

1-800-426-9391

Principal Display Panel

NDC 53943-677-01

DISCOUNT
drug
mart

FOOD MARKET
AN EMPLOYEE OWNERSHIP COMPANY

Gentle Laxative
Bisacodyl USP, 5 mg
Stimulant Laxative

Gentle, dependable
constipation relief

30 Tablets

MAY CONTAIN
ANTI-THEFT
DEVICE

Actual Size

Comfort Coated
Tablets

TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF PACKAGE IS OPENED OR IF BLISTER
UNIT IS TORN, BROKEN OR SHOWS ANY SIGNS OF TAMPERING

DISTRIBUTED BY:
DRUG MART - FOOD FAIR
211 COMMERCE DRIVE,
MEDINA, OH 44256
www.discount-drugmart.com

SATISFACTION GUARANTEED
IF DISSATISFIED, RETURN UNUSED PORTION AND PACKAGE
TO STORE WHERE PURCHASED. IF UNABLE TO RETURN TO
STORE, SEND REASON FOR DISSATISFACTION, NAME,
ADDRESS AND EMPTY PACKAGE TO:
DISCOUNT DRUG MART
211 COMMERCE DRIVE, MEDINA, OHIO 44256

50844     REV0923B67601

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 967d33e1-932b-4714-890e-665a28b28cf0 · Version 4
NDC: 53943-677