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Gentle Laxative

Dosage form
TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE
Labeler
Topco Associates, LLC
Label updated
2026-04-27
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
BISACODYL
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
Active ingredient (in each tablet)

Bisacodyl USP, 5 mg

Purpose

Stimulant laxative

Uses
  • 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
  • a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts more than 2 weeks

When using this product

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

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • you need to use a laxative for more than 1 week
  • you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement after use of a laxative. These could be signs of a serious condition.

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
  • do not take more than directed
  • 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 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
  • see end flap for expiration date and lot number
  • avoid excessive humidity
Inactive ingredients

acacia, calcium carbonate, carnauba wax, colloidal anhydrous silica, D&C yellow #10 aluminum lake, FD&C yellow #6 aluminum lake, hypromellose, iron oxide black, lactose
anhydrous, magnesium stearate, methacrylic acid and ethyl acrylate copolymer, methylparaben, polydextrose, polyethylene glycol, povidone, pregelatinized starch, propylene glycol, propylparaben, shellac glaze, simethicone, sodium benzoate, sodium bicarbonate, sodium lauryl sulfate, stearic acid, sucrose, talc, titanium dioxide, triacetin, triethyl citrate

Questions or comments?

1-888-423-0139

Principal Display Panel

+TopCare® 
health

NDC 36800-327-03

COMPARE TO
DULCOLAX® LAXATIVE
TABLETS ACTIVE
INGREDIENT*

Gentle
Laxative

BISACODYL USP 5 mg • STIMULANT LAXATIVE

Gentle, Dependable
Constipation Relief

10 COMFORT COATED
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

DISTRIBUTED BY
TOPCO ASSOCIATES LLC
ITASCA, IL 60143
©TOPCO LNKA0925
QUESTIONS? 1-888-423-0139

[email protected]
www.topcarebrand.com

QUALITY GUARANTEED

*This product is not manufactured or distributed by A. Nattermann & Cie.
GmbH, owner of the registered trademark Dulcolax® Laxative Tablets.

50844     ORG042532703

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: e4ff1277-b859-4c34-872f-0dc5b7879121 · Version 11
NDC: 36800-327