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Dulcolax Stimulant Laxative

Dosage form
TABLET, COATED
Labeler
Chattem, Inc.
Label updated
2019-01-02
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 b reast-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                   1 to 3 tablets in a single daily dose

children 6 to under 12 years of age                         1 tablet in a single daily dose

children under 6 years of age                               ask a doctor

Other information

● contains FD&C Yellow No. 6

● do not use if individual blister unit is open or torn

● store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)  

● protect from excessive humidity

Inactive ingredients

acacia senegal gum, ammonium hydroxide, calcium carbonate, carnauba wax, colloidal anhydrous silica, corn starch, D&C yellow #10 aluminum lake, FD&C yellow #6 aluminum lake, hypromellose, iron oxides, lactose, magnesium stearate, methylparaben, polydextrose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl acetate phthalate, povidone, propylene glycol, propylparaben, shellac, simethicone, sodium alginate, sodium benzoate, sodium bicarbonate, stearic acid, sucrose, talc, titanium dioxide, triacetin, triethyl citrate

Questions?

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

Keep carton as it contains important product information.

PRIN CI PAL DISPLAY PANEL

Dulcolax
LAXATIVE
50 TABLETS

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: e0dcae0f-6dca-4700-a415-de2274e6f779 · Version 2
NDC: 41167-0200