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Dulcolax Simulant Laxative

Dosage form
TABLET, FILM COATED
Labeler
Chattem, Inc.
Label updated
2025-04-01
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
BISACODYL
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Label information

Dulcolax®

Stimulant Laxative Tablets

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 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

● 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.

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 of age and over start with 1 tablet/day. If needed, increase to 2 or 3 tablets a day in a single daily dose.
children 6 to under 12 years of age 1 tablet per day
children under 6 years of age ask a doctor
Other information

● store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)

● protect from excessive humidity

Inactive ingredients

glycerol monostearate, hypromellose, iron oxides, lactose, macrogol 6000, magnesium stearate, methacrylic acid - ethyl acrylate copolymer, polysorbate 80, pregelatinized maize starch, stearic acid, triethyl citrate, water

Questions?

Call 1- 866 - 844 - 2798 or visit www.Dulcolax.com

Keep carton as it contains important product information.

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

OVERNIGHT RELIEF
Dulcolax
LAXATIVE
25 comfort coated Tablets

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: d285651b-7ccc-4ae5-a862-7a38dffefa28 · Version 8
NDC: 41167-0101