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Gentle Laxative
- Dosage form
- TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE
- Labeler
- Bi-Mart
- Label updated
- 2025-08-21
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-07
- Active ingredients
- BISACODYL
Active ingredient (in each tablet)
Bisacodyl 5 mg
Purpose
Stimulant laxative
Uses
- for relief of occasional constipation (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
- a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts more than 2 weeks
- stomach pain, nausea or vomiting
When using this product
- do not chew or crush tablet(s)
- do not use within 1 hour after taking an antacid or milk
- you may have 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 may 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 (1-800-222-1222) 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 | take 1 tablet in a single daily dose |
| children under 6 years | ask a doctor |
Other information
- do not use if seal around tablet is broken or damaged
- store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
Inactive ingredients
anhydrous lactose, carmine, colloidal silicon dioxide, corn starch, FD&C red #40 aluminum lake, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, methacrylic acid, polydextrose, polyethylene glycol, shellac wax, simethicone, sodium bicarbonate, sodium lauryl sulfate, stearic acid, talc, titanium dioxide, triacetin, triethyl citrate.
Questions?
call toll-free 1-844-912-4012
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[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]
DailyMed Set ID: f9fd3251-a652-4291-8248-10adba67ab69 · Version 1
NDC: 37835-244