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Bisacodyl

Dosage form
SUPPOSITORY
Labeler
Major Pharmaceuticals
Label updated
2025-10-24
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
BISACODYL
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
Active ingredient (in each suppository)

Bisacodyl USP, 10mg

Purpose

Stimulant Laxative

Uses
  • for temporary relief of occasional constipation and irregularity
  • this product generally produces bowel movement in 15 minutes to 1 hour
Warnings

For rectal use only

Do not use

  • more than once per day
  • for a period longer than one week unless directed by a doctor
  • laxative products when abdominal pain, nausia, or vomiting are present unless directed a doctor

Ask a Doctor before using any laxative if you have

  • notice a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts more than 2 weeks

When using this product

  • may cause stomach discomfort, faintness, rectal burning and mild cramps

Stop use and ask a doctor if

you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement after using a laxative. These may indicate a serious condition.

If pregnant or breast feeding,

ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.

Directions

Adults and children 12 years of age and over - One suppository once daily

Children 6 to under 12 years of age - 1/2 suppository once daily

Children under 6 - Ask a doctor

  • Detach one suppository from the strip and remove the foil
  • Carefully insert one suppository well into the rectum, pointed end first
  • Do not use more than once per day
  • Retain about 15 to 20 minutes

Other information
  • Storage temperature not to exceed 30ºC (86ºF)
  • Indiviually sealed for your protection. Do not use if foil is torn or open.
Inactive ingredients

hydrogenated vegetable oil

Questions or comments?

(800) 616-2471

Major Bisacodyl Suppositories

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

Major_Bisacodyl_12.jpg

The product package shown above represents a sample of that currently in use. Additional packaging may also be available.

Bisacodyl Suppositories 12ct

Distributed by

Major Pharmaceuticals

Livonia, MI 48152

DailyMed Set ID: c194c40c-c732-2f03-e053-2a95a90a7a40 · Version 5
NDC: 0904-7142