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BISACODYL

Dosage form
TABLET, COATED
Labeler
NUVICARE LLC
Label updated
2026-03-02
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
BISACODYL
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Active ingredient (in each tablet)

Bisacodyl USP 5 mg

Purpose

Stimulant laxative

Use

■ 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

Label information

Ask a doctor before use if you have ■ stomach pain, nausea or vomiting ■ noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts more than 2 weeks

Label information

When using this product

■ it may cause stomach discomfort, faintness and cramps

■ do not chew or crush tablet(s)

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

Label information

Stop use and ask a doctor if

■ you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a 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 children12 years of age and over start with 1 tablet/day. If needed increase to 2 or 3 tablets a day in a single daily dose. 
 children 6 to under 12 years  1 tablet per day
 children under 6 years  ask a doctor

Other information

■ store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)

■ protect from excessive humidity

Inactive ingredients

Colloidal silicon dioxide, hypromellose, lactose monohydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate, sodium starch glycolate, talc, opadry clear contain hypromellose, triacetin and talc. Opadry enteric coating orange contain fd&c yellow # 5, fd&c yellow # 6, methacrylic acid copolymer, talc, titanium dioxide, triethyl citrate

Questions?

Call 1 (718) 337-8733 or email: [email protected]

Label information

†This product is not manufactured or distributed by Chattem, Inc, a Sanofi Company, owner of the registered trademark Dulcolax®.

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DailyMed Set ID: feca7150-672c-4927-aafd-a74d7a06263f · Version 1
NDC: 84324-132