Bisacodyl Laxative

Bisacodyl (USP) 10 mg

Stimulant laxative

• for relief of occasional constipation and irregularity
• this product generally produces bowel movement in 1/4 to 1 hour

For rectal use only.

Do not use

laxative products

• when abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting are present
• for a period longer than 1 week

Ask a doctor before use if you have

noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts more than 2 weeks

When using this product

it may cause abdominal discomfort, faintness, rectal burning and mild cramps

Stop use and ask a doctor if

• you have rectal bleeding or fail
• you fail to have a bowel movement after using a laxative. These could be signs of a serious condition.
• you need to use a laxative for more than one week

If pregnant or breast-feeding,

ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

• detach 1 suppository from the strip; remove wrapper before inserting into the rectum as follows:
• hold suppository with pointed end up
• carefully separate tabs with fingernail
• slowly pull apart by pulling tabs down on both side
• remove suppository from wrapper (see illustration at the right)
• gently remove the suppository from the wrapper
• lie on your side and push suppository, pointed end first, high into the rectum so it will not slip out
• retain it for 15 to 20 minutes
• Do not exceed recommended dose
• if suppository seems soft, place in refrigerator for short time before use

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Adults and children 12 years and over	1 suppository once daily
Children under 12 years	Ask a doctor

• store at temperature below 30°(86°F)

hydrogenated vegetable oil

Bisacodyl USP 10 mg
12 SUPPOSITORIES

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