DELAYED RELEASE LAXATIVE BISACODYL

Active ingredient (in each tablet)

Bisacodyl 5 mg

Purpose

Stimulant laxative

Uses

• relieves 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
• 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

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

• 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

• each tablet contains: magnesium 5 mg
• store at 25°C (77°F) excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°- 86°F)
• use by expiration date on package
• protect from excessive humidity

Inactive Ingredients acacia, anhydrous calcium sulfate, anhydrous lactose, carnauba wax, colloidal silicon dioxide, corn starch, D&C yellow #10 aluminum lake, FD&C yellow #6 aluminum lake, gelatin, iron oxide, iron oxide black, iron oxide yellow (iron oxide ochre), magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol (PEG) 400, polyvinyl acetate phthalate, povidone, shellac, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid, sugar, talc, titanium dioxide

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