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Dulcolax

Dosage form
TABLET, COATED
Labeler
Mechanical Servants, Inc.
Label updated
2012-01-06
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
bisacodyl
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
Label information

Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each tablet)

Bisacodyl USP 5 mg

Purpose

Stimulant laxative

Use
  • for temporary relief of occasional constipation and irregularity
  • this product generally produces bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours
Warnings

Label information

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

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • you have rectal bleeding or no 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

Label information

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Label information

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 of age 1 tablet in a single daily dose
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

acacia, acetylated monoglyceride, carnauba wax, cellulose acetate phthalate, corn starch, dibutyl phthalate, docusate sodium, gelatin, glycerin, iron oxides, kaolin, lactose, magnesium stearate, methylparaben, pharmaceutical glaze, polyethylene glycol, povidone, propylparaben, Red No. 30 lake, sodium benzoate, sorbitan monooleate, sucrose, talc, titanium dioxide, white wax, Yellow No. 10 lake

Questions

1-888-285-9159 (English/Spanish)

Or visit www.DULCOLAX.com

Label information

Repackaged and distributed by Convenience Valet® Melrose Park, IL 60160

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 5 mg Pouch Package

CONVENIENCE
CV
VALET®

DRINKING CUP
INCLUDED

Dulcolax ®
LAXATIVE

(bisacodyl USP 5 mg)
C6A

3 TABLETS

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: eac116c1-d109-4c01-8cd4-ba27ddd2ce40 · Version 1
NDC: 29485-6741