pilldic.Your medicine dictionary
Text size
← US medicines
US · Over-the-counter medicine

Bisacodyl

6be65bdd-figure-01
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
6be65bdd-figure-01

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