Bisacodyl 5mg

Tablet, Coated · Oral

Over the counter Stimulant Laxative

Active ingredient

Active Ingredient (in each tablet) Bisacodyl USP 5mg

Purpose

Purpose Stimulant Laxative

Uses

Uses for relief of occasional constipation (irregularity) this product generally produces bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours

Warnings

Warnings Do not use if you are unable to swallow without chewing within 1 hour after taking an antacid or milk Ask a doctor before use if you have abdominal pain nausea vomiting noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that persists over a period of 2 weeks When using this product do not chew or crush tablets abdominal discomfort, faintness, and cramps may occur Stop use and ask a doctor if you need to use more than 1 week rectal bleeding or failure to have a bowel movement after use of a laxative. These may be signs of a serious condition. If pregnant or breast-feeding If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children Keep out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, get medical help or contact a doctor or Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.

Do not use

Do not use if you are unable to swallow without chewing within 1 hour after taking an antacid or milk

Ask a doctor before use

Ask a doctor before use if you have abdominal pain nausea vomiting noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that persists over a period of 2 weeks

When using this product

When using this product do not chew or crush tablets abdominal discomfort, faintness, and cramps may occur

Stop use and ask a doctor

Stop use and ask a doctor if you need to use more than 1 week rectal bleeding or failure to have a bowel movement after use of a laxative. These may be signs of a serious condition.

Pregnancy or breast-feeding

If pregnant or breast-feeding If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children

Keep out of reach of children Keep out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, get medical help or contact a doctor or Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.

Directions

Directions take with water Adults and children 12 years of age and older: take 1 to 3 tablets in a single dose, once daily Children 6 to 12 years of age: take 1 tablet once a day Children under 6 years of age: consult a doctor

Inactive ingredients

Inactive ingredients acacia, ammonium hydroxide, calcium carbonate, carnauba wax, colloidal anhydrous silica, corn starch, D&C red #27 aluminum lake, FD&C blue #2 aluminum lake, FD&C yellow # 6 aluminum lake, hypromellose, iron oxide black, lactose anhydrous, magnesium stearate, methylparaben, polyvinyl acetate pthalate, polydextrose, polyethylene glycol, propylparaben, propylene glycol, povidone, shellac glaze, simethicone, sodium alginate, sodium benzoate, sodium bicarbonate, stearic acid, sucrose, talc, titanium dioxide, triacetin, triethyl citrate

Label text from the FDA structured product label by Allegiant Health (revised Mar 26, 2019). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.

Active ingredients

Bisacodyl 5mg NDC products (1)

NDCStrength & formLabelerType
69168-398Bisacodyl 5 mg/1
Tablet, Coated
Allegiant HealthOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG

Frequently asked questions

What is Bisacodyl 5mg used for?

Uses for relief of occasional constipation (irregularity) this product generally produces bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours

Who makes Bisacodyl 5mg?

Bisacodyl 5mg is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including Allegiant Health.