pilldic.Your medicine dictionary
Text size
← US medicines
US · Over-the-counter medicine

Laxative

Dosage form
TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE
Labeler
Chain Drug Marketing Association, Inc.
Label updated
2026-07-16
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 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 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)
  • avoid excessive humidity
  • see end flap for expiration date and lot number
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?

1-800-426-9391

Principal Display Panel

QC®
QUALITY
CHOICE

NDC 83324-061-30

*Compare to the
Active Ingredient in
Dulcolax® Laxative Tablets

Laxative

Bisacodyl USP, 5 mg - Stimulant Laxative

Gentle, Dependable
Constipation Relief
Overnight Relief

Actual
Size

25 Comfort Coated Tablets

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: fc0c7f39-a36b-4294-86ee-83116ee952f3 · Version 6
NDC: 83324-061