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Bisacodyl

Dosage form
TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE
Labeler
Sunrise Pharmaceutical Inc
Label updated
2011-08-09
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
BISACODYL
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
ACTIVE INGREDIENT

Bisacodyl USP 5mg.

PURPOSE

Stimulant laxative.

INDICATIONS AND USAGE

For temporary 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 DOCTOR BEFORE USE IF YOU HAVE

Stomach pain, nausea or vomiting

A sudden change in bowel habits that lasts for more than 2 weeks.

WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT

Do not chew or crush tablet(s).

It may cause stomach discomfort, faintness and cramps.

Do not use within 1 hour after taking an antacid or milk.

STOP USE AND ASK A DOCTOR IF

You have rectal bleeding or no bowel movement after using this product. These could be signs of serious condition.

You need to use laxative for more than 1 week

IF PREGNANT OR BREAST FEEDING

Ask a health professional before use.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

Dosage and Administration text

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 1 to 3 tablets in a single daily dose
Children 6 to under 12 years 1 tablet in a single daily dose
Children under 6 years Ask a doctor
OTHER INFORMATION

Store at 20°-25°C(68°-77°F)

INACTIVE INGREDIENT

Calcium sulfate, carnuba wax, colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, D & C yellow # 10, edible ink, FD & C yellow #6, gelatin, hydroxypropylymethyl cellulose, kaolin, lactose, magnesium stearate, methacrylic acid copolymer, microcrystalline celloluse, mineral oil, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, stearic acid, sucrose, sugar, talc, titanium dioxide, triethyl citrate.

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: d497e5a6-625a-49cb-bccb-a5e7da89b451 · Version 3
NDC: 11534-013