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Bisacodyl Stimulant Laxative

Dosage form
TABLET, COATED
Labeler
Raritan Pharmaceuticals Inc
Label updated
2025-09-26
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
BISACODYL
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Active ingredient (in each tablet)

Bisacodyl, USP 5 mg

Purpose

Stimulant laxative

Use
  • for relief of occasional constipation and irregularity
  • this product generally produces a 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

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

When using this product

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

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • you have rectal bleeding or fail to have bowl 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 pregnancy 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 at (1-800-222-1222).

Directions

take with a glass of water

adults and children 12 years of age 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
  • store at room temperature
  • Protect from excessive humidity
Inactive ingredients

acacia, anhydrous calcium sulfate, anhydrous lactose, carnauba wax, colloidal silicon dioxide, corn starch, D&C yellow No. 10, FD&C yellow No. 6, gelatin, iron oxide, iron oxide black, iron oxide yellow, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol (PEG) 400, polyvinyl acetate phthalate, povidone, shellac, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid, sugar, talc, titanium dioxide.

Questions or comments?

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Principal Display Panel

NDC# 68163-116-25

*Compare to the Active Ingredient in Dulcolax® Tablets

Bisacodyl Laxative

Bisacodyl, USP 5 mg/Stimulant Laxative

Gentle, Overnight relief constipation relief

25 Coated Tablets

*This product is not manufactured or distributed by Chattem Inc., the owner of the registered trademark Dulcolax® Tablets.

TAMPER EVIDENT: Do not use if any individual unit is broken or open.

IMPORTANT:Keep this carton for future reference on full labeling.

Manufactured by:

Raritan Pharmaceuticals

8 Joanna Court,

East Brunswick, NJ 08816

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: b99c1a6d-3034-4822-8540-210179c06857 · Version 7
NDC: 68163-116