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GOOD REMEDIES GENTLE Laxative

Dosage form
TABLET, COATED
Labeler
Strive Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Label updated
2025-01-02
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
BISACODYL
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Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each tablet)

Bisacodyl (USP) 5 mg

Purpose

Stimulant laxative

Use

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

Warnings

Do not use • if you cannot swallow without chewing.

Ask a doctor before use if you have
• stomach pain, nausea or vomiting
• noticed 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 a 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 right away.

Directions

• do not take more than directed
• take with a glass of water

adults and children 12 years of age and over 1 to 3 tablets in a single daily dose. It is recommended to start with the lowest dose (1 tablet) increasing the next day as needed
children 6 to under 12 years of age 1 tablet in a single daily dose
children under 6 years ask a doctor

Other information

• contains FD&C yellow no. 6
• store at 20°C- 25°C (68°-77°F)
• protect from excessive humidity

Inactive ingredients

acacia gum, calcium carbonate, croscarmellose sodium, D&C yellow #10 aluminum lake, dibasic calcium phosphate, FD&C yellow #6 aluminum lake, gelatin, glycerol monostearate, hypromellose, iron oxide red, magnesium stearate, methacrylic acid co-polymer type C, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, precipitated silica, silicon dioxide, sodium methylparaben, sodium propylparaben, sodium starch glycolate, starch, sucrose, talcum, titanium dioxide, triethyl citrate

Questions or comments?

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Label information

Compare to the active ingredient of Dulcolax ® Laxative Tablets*

Gentle, dependable constipation relief

*This product is not manufactured or distributed by Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GMBH, owner of the registered trademark Dulcolax® Laxative Tablets.

READ AND KEEP OUTER CARTON FOR COMPLETE PRODUCT WARNINGS AND INFORMATION

TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF PACKAGE IS OPENED OR IF BLISTER UNIT IS TORN, BROKEN OR SHOWS ANY SIGNS OF TAMPERING

DISTRIBUTED BY:
Strive Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
East Brunswick, NJ 08816

Product of India

Packaging

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: c8286a71-52a4-4568-a909-b04940aa4bfe · Version 2
NDC: 70692-167