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Gentle Laxative

Dosage form
TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE
Labeler
Amerisource Bergen
Label updated
2026-02-25
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
BISACODYL
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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 have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement after use of a laxative. These could be signs of a serious condition.
  • you need to use a laxative for more than 1 week

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, ammonium hydroxide, calcium carbonate, carnauba wax, colloidal anhydrous silica, corn starch, D&C red #27 aluminum lake, FD&C blue #2 aluminum lake, FD&C yellow #6 aluminum lake, hypromellose, iron oxide black, lactose anhydrous, magnesium stearate, methylparaben, polydextrose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl acetate phthalate, povidone, propylene glycol, propylparaben, shellac glaze, simethicone, sodium alginate, sodium benzoate, sodium bicarbonate, stearic acid, sucrose, talc, titanium dioxide, triacetin, triethyl citrate

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Compare to Dulcolax Pink®
active ingredient*

NDC 46122-767-11

Gentle Laxative
Bisacodyl
USP 5 mg
(stimulant laxative)

Relief of Constipation
• enteric coated

25 Tablets | 5 mg Each

Actual Size

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SATISFACTION GUARANTEED

Distributed By
AmerisourceBergen
1 West First Avenue
Conshohocken, PA 19428
Questions or Concerns?
www.mygnp.com

TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF PACKAGE IS OPENED OR IF BLISTER
UNIT IS TORN, BROKEN OR SHOWS ANY SIGNS OF TAMPERING

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

50844  ORG082360756

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: f6ce3117-dcd0-40da-81e0-b640fa49075c · Version 3
NDC: 46122-767