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GENTLE LAXATIVE

Dosage form
TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE
Labeler
Wal-Mart Stores Inc
Label updated
2026-01-26
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
BISACODYL
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Active ingredient                 

(In each tablet)

  Bisacodyl 5mg

Purpose

Stimulant Laxative

효능·용도

Uses

  • for 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

Label information

Ask a doctor before use if you have

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

Label information

When using this product

  • 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

Label information

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

Label information

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 right away 1(800) 222-1222.

Directions
  • 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
  • each tablet contains: magnesium 5 mg
  • store at 25°C (77°F) , excursions permitted between 15-30°C (59-86°F)
  • protect from excessive humidity
Inactive ingredients

acacia, carnauba wax, collodial silicon dioxide, corn starch, FD&C yellow #6, lactose anhydrous, magnesium stearate, methacrylic acid,
microcrystalline cellulose, polyvinyl acetate, shellac, sodium starch glycoale, stearic acid, talc, titanium dioxide, triacetin

Questions or comments?

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Label information

Distributed by:
Walmart Inc.
Bentonville, AR 72716

Product of India

*This product is not manufactured or distributed by Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc., distributor of Dulcolax® Laxative.

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GENTLE LAXATIVE

BISACODYL 5 mg

  • Overnight Relief
  • Gentle, dependable constipation relief
  • Relief in 6-12 hours


8 TABLETS

ENTERIC COATED

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 9b466e37-4c7d-4237-8a9d-2994113707f4 · Version 5
NDC: 79903-178