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Womens gentle laxative

Dosage form
TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE
Labeler
Meijer Distribution Inc
Label updated
2025-08-18
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
BISACODYL
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Active ingredient (in each tablet)

Bisacodyl USP, 5 mg 

Purpose

Stimulant laxative 

Uses
  • for relief of occasional constipation (irregularity)
  • this product generally produces 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

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

When using this product

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

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement after use of a laxative. 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.

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

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
  • TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF OUTER PACKAGE IS OPENED OR BLISTER IS TORN OR BROKEN
  • store at 25ºC (77ºF); excursions permitted between 15º-30ºC (59º-86ºF)
  • avoid excessive humidity
  • see end flap for expiration date and lot number 
Inactive ingredients

carmine, colloidal silicon dioxide, corn starch, FD&C red #40 aluminum lake, hypromellose, lactose anhydrous, magnesium stearate, methacrylic acid, microcrystalline cellulose, polydextrose, polyethylene glycol, shellac wax, simethicone, sodium bicarbonate, sodium lauryl sulfate, stearic acid, talc, titanium dioxide, triacetin, triethyl citrate 

Questions or comments?

1-800-426-9391 

Principal Display Panel

meijer®

NDC 41250-676-11

WOMEN'S
gentle
laxative

Bisacodyl USP | 5 mg
Stimulant Laxative

Gentle, dependable overnight relief
Comfort coated tablets

60 Tablets | actual size

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

50844 REV0119A67611

DIST. BY MEIJER
DISTRIBUTION, INC.
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49544
www.meijer.com

OUR QUALITY
GUARANTEE
The Meijer
Family
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[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: ce93a987-ba31-4e36-a74e-79648dedf2d7 · Version 10
NDC: 41250-676