Bisacodyl

Suppository · Oral, Rectal

Over the counter Stimulant Laxative 1 recall

Active ingredient

Active ingredeint (in each tablet) Bisacodyl 5 mg

Purpose

Purpose Stimulant laxative

Uses

Uses relieves occasional constipation and irregularity this product generally produces a bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours

Warnings

Do not use

Do not use if you cannot swallow without chewing

Ask a doctor before use

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

When using this product

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

Stop use and ask a doctor

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

Pregnancy 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 overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).

Directions

Directions take with a glass of water adults and children 12 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 of age 1 tablet per day children under 6 years of age ask a doctor

Inactive ingredients

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

Questions?

Questions or comments? Call 1-800-632-6900

Label text from the FDA structured product label by KROGER COMPANY (revised Sep 9, 2026). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.

Active ingredients

Bisacodyl in 21 products

Bisacodyl NDC products (21)

NDC	Strength & form	Labeler	Type
82568-0028	Bisacodyl 10 mg/1 Suppository	AARNA USA INC.	OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
71610-700	Bisacodyl 5 mg/1 Tablet, Delayed Release	Aphena Pharma Solutions - Tennessee, LLC	OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
71335-2010	Bisacodyl 5 mg/1 Tablet, Delayed Release	Bryant Ranch Prepack	OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
70000-0573	Bisacodyl 10 mg/1 Suppository	Cardinal Health	OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
55154-6897	Bisacodyl 5 mg/1 Tablet, Delayed Release	Cardinal Health 107, LLC	OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
68016-688	Bisacodyl 5 mg/1 Tablet, Delayed Release	Chain Drug Consortium	OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
69842-816	Bisacodyl 10 mg/1 Suppository	CVS Pharmacy	OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
57896-443	Bisacodyl 10 mg/1 Suppository	GERI-CARE PHARMACEUTICAL CORP	OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
83586-012	Bisacodyl 5 mg/1 Tablet, Delayed Release	HHH Pharmaceuticals	OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
41226-003	Bisacodyl 5 mg/1 Tablet, Coated	KROGER COMPANY	OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
0904-6407	Bisacodyl 5 mg/1 Tablet, Delayed Release	Major Pharmaceuticals	OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
0904-7142	Bisacodyl 10 mg/1 Suppository	Major Pharmaceuticals	OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
0904-6748	Bisacodyl 5 mg/1 Tablet, Delayed Release	Major Pharmaceuticals	OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
84324-132	Bisacodyl 5 mg/1 Tablet, Coated	NUVICARE LLC	OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
83720-550	Bisacodyl 10 mg/1 Suppository	Oncor Pharmaceuticals	OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
0574-7050	Bisacodyl 10 mg/1 Suppository	Padagis US LLC	OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
68016-084	Bisacodyl 10 mg/1 Suppository	Pharmacy Value Alliance LLC	OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
72090-131	Bisacodyl 5 mg/1 Tablet, Coated	Pioneer Life Sciences, LLC	OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
68163-116	Bisacodyl 5 mg/1 Tablet, Coated	Raritan Pharmaceuticals Inc	OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
57237-327	Bisacodyl 10 mg/1 Suppository	Rising Pharma Holdings, Inc.	OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
11673-182	Bisacodyl 5 mg/1 Tablet, Coated	TARGET CORPORATION	OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG

Bisacodyl recalls

D-1312-2022 Aug 17, 2022 · Class II · Terminated
CGMP Deviations: products were stored outside the drug label specifications.

Frequently asked questions

What is Bisacodyl used for?

Uses relieves occasional constipation and irregularity this product generally produces a bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours

Who makes Bisacodyl?

Bisacodyl is listed by 19 labelers in the FDA NDC directory, including AARNA USA INC., Aphena Pharma Solutions - Tennessee, LLC, Bryant Ranch Prepack, Cardinal Health.

Has Bisacodyl been recalled?

The FDA enforcement database lists 1 recall for Bisacodyl, most recently D-1312-2022 (class ii): CGMP Deviations: products were stored outside the drug label specifications.