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Gentle Laxative

Dosage form
TABLET
Labeler
CARDINAL HEALTH
Label updated
2023-12-06
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
BISACODYL
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Active ingredient (in each tablet)

Bisacodyl 5 mg

Purpose

Stimulant Laxative

Uses
  • for relief of occasional constipation and irregularity
  • this product generally produces bowel movement in 6 to 12 hour
Warnings

Do not use if you cannot swallow without chewing

Ask a doctor before use if you have

  • stomach pain, nausea, vomiting
  • noticed 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 no 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.

Label information

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 and older: take 1 to 3 tablets in a single daily dose
  • children 12 years and under: ask a doctor
Other information
  • Tamper Evident: Do not use if imprinted seal under cap is missing or broken
  • store at room temperature
  • avoid excessive humidity
Inactive ingredients

Acacia, Ammonium Hydroxide, Calcium Carbonate, Corn Starch, D and C Yellow NO. 10 Lake, FD and C Yellow NO. 6 Lake, Hypromellose, Iron Oxide Black, Lactose, Magnesium Stearate, Methylparaben, PEG, Polydextrose, Polyvinyl Acetate Phthalate, Propylparaben, Propylene Glycol, Povidone, Shellac, Simethicone, Silica, Sodium Alginate, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Stearic Acid, Sucrose, Talc, Titanium Dioxide, Triacetin, Triethyl Citrate, Wax

Package Label

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 97b83b7a-1a41-71e7-e053-2995a90ac640 · Version 5
NDC: 70000-0538