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BisacodylEnteric Coated

Dosage form
TABLET, COATED
Labeler
Clinical Solutions Wholesale
Label updated
2014-07-01
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
BISACODYL
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Active ingredient(s)

 Bisacodyl 5mg

Purpose

 Stimulant laxative

Use(s)

 -relieves occasional constipation and irregularity

 -this product generally produces bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours

Warnings

Label information

Do not use

 Do not use if you cannot swallow without chewing

Ask a doctor before use if

 -you have a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts more than 2 weeks

-stomach pain, nausea or vomiting

Label information

When using this product

 -do not use within 1 hour after taking an antacid or milk

-do not chew or crush tablet(s)

-you may have stomach discomfort, faintness or 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

Pregnancy/Breastfeeding

 ask a health professions before use.

Keep out of reach of children

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- take 1 to 3 tablets in a single daily dose

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

children under 6 years of age - ask a doctor

Other information

 -store at 25 degrees C (77 degrees F) excursions permitted between 15 degrees-30 degrees C (59 degrees-86 degrees F)

-use by expiration date on package

-protect from excessive humidity

Inactive ingredients

acacia, bees wax, calcium sulfate, carnauba wax, cellulose, corn starch, D&C Yellow No. 10 lake, FD&C Yellow No. 6 lake, gelatin, lactose, magnesium stearate, pharmaceutical glaze, polyvinyl acetate phthalate, silica gel, sodium starch glycolate, stearinc acid, sugar, talc, titanium dioxide.

Questions

 To Report Adverse Drug Event call: (800) 616-2471

Principal Display Panel

 Bisacodyl Enteric Coated Tabs, USP 5mg

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: f97e277d-2fb1-4fad-845a-a1d5541dad73 · Version 1
NDC: 58118-7927