Bisacodyl

Bisacodyl (USP) 5 mg

Stimulant laxative

• for temporary relief of occasional constipation and irregularity
• this product generally produces bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours

Do not use if you cannot swallow without chewing

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

■ do not chew or crush tablet(s)
■ it may cause stomach discomfort, faintness and cramps
■ do not use within 1 hour after taking an antacid or milk

■ 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.

Keep out of reach of children.

Directions

• take with a glass of water

adults and children 12 years and over	1 to 3 tablets in a single daily dose
children 6 to under 12 years of age	1 tablet in a single daily dose
children under 6 years of age	ask a doctor

Other information
■ each tablet contains: magnesium 5 mg
■ store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
■ protect from excessive humidity

Acacia, anhydrous calcium sulfate, anhydrous lactose,
carnauba wax, colloidal silicon dioxide, corn starch, D&C
Yellow #10 Aluminum Lake, FD&C Yellow #6 Aluminum
Lake, gelatin, iron oxide, iron oxide black, iron oxide yellow
(iron oxide ochre), magnesium stearate, microcrystalline
cellulose, polyethylene glycol (PEG) 400, polyvinyl acetate
phthalate, povidone, shellac, sodium starch glycolate, stearic
acid, sugar, talc, titanium dioxide

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Bisacodyl Tablets,
USP 5 mg

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