Gentle Laxative
Bisacodyl · Tablet, Delayed Release · Oral
Active ingredient
Active ingredient (in each tablet) Bisacodyl USP, 5 mg
Purpose
Purpose Stimulant laxative
Uses
Uses for relief of occasional constipation and irregularity this product generally produces bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours
Warnings
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 it may cause stomach discomfort, faintness, and 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.
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 a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts more than 2 weeks
When using this product
When using this product do not chew or crush tablet(s) do not use within 1 hour after taking an antacid or milk it may cause stomach discomfort, faintness, and cramps
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 use of a laxative. 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.
Directions
Directions do not take more than directed 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 take 1 tablet in a single daily dose children under 6 years ask a doctor
Other information
Other information TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF OUTER PACKAGE IS OPENED OR BLISTER IS TORN OR BROKEN store at 25ºC (77ºF); excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F) avoid excessive humidity see end flap for expiration date and lot number
Inactive ingredients
Inactive ingredients acacia, calcium carbonate, carnauba wax, colloidal anhydrous silica, D&C yellow #10 aluminum lake, FD&C yellow #6 aluminum lake, hypromellose, iron oxide black, lactose anhydrous, magnesium stearate, methacrylic acid and ethyl acrylate copolymer, methylparaben, polydextrose, polyethylene glycol, povidone, pregelatinized starch, propylene glycol, propylparaben, shellac glaze, simethicone, sodium benzoate, sodium bicarbonate, sodium lauryl sulfate, stearic acid, sucrose, talc, titanium dioxide, triacetin, triethyl citrate
Questions?
Questions or comments? 1-800-426-9391
Label text from the FDA structured product label by Meijer Distribution Inc (revised Aug 27, 2026). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.
Active ingredients
- Bisacodyl in 23 products
- Magnesium Hydroxide in 4 products
Gentle Laxative NDC products (27)
| NDC | Strength & form | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46122-529 | Bisacodyl 5 mg/1 Tablet, Delayed Release | Amerisource Bergen | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 46122-767 | Bisacodyl 5 mg/1 Tablet, Delayed Release | Amerisource Bergen | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 21130-410 | Bisacodyl 5 mg/1 Tablet, Delayed Release | BETTER LIVING BRANDS LLC. | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 37835-244 | Bisacodyl 5 mg/1 Tablet, Delayed Release | Bi-Mart | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 70000-0538 | Bisacodyl 5 mg/1 Tablet | CARDINAL HEALTH | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 70000-0221 | Bisacodyl 5 mg/1 Tablet, Delayed Release | Cardinal Health 110, LLC. DBA Leader | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 83324-033 | Bisacodyl 5 mg/1 Tablet, Delayed Release | Chain Drug Marketing Association, Inc. | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 59779-327 | Bisacodyl 5 mg/1 Tablet, Delayed Release | CVS Pharmacy | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 53943-677 | Bisacodyl 5 mg/1 Tablet, Delayed Release | Discount Drug Mart | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 55910-327 | Bisacodyl 5 mg/1 Tablet, Delayed Release | DOLGENCORP, LLC | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 55319-697 | Bisacodyl 5 mg/1 Tablet, Delayed Release | Family Dollar Services Inc | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 50804-329 | Bisacodyl 5 mg/1 Tablet, Delayed Release | Geiss, Destin & Dunn Inc. | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 57896-615 | Magnesium Hydroxide 1200 mg/15mL Liquid | GERI-CARE PHARMACEUTICALS, CORP | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 37808-680 | Bisacodyl 5 mg/1 Tablet, Delayed Release | H E B | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 37808-327 | Bisacodyl 5 mg/1 Tablet, Delayed Release | H E B | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 50844-327 | Bisacodyl 5 mg/1 Tablet, Delayed Release | L.N.K. International, Inc. | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 41250-339 | Bisacodyl 5 mg/1 Tablet, Delayed Release | Meijer Distribution Inc | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 79481-0195 | Magnesium Hydroxide 1200 mg/15mL Liquid | MEIJER, INC. | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 63868-908 | Bisacodyl 5 mg/1 Tablet, Coated | QUALITY CHOICE (CHAIN DRUG MARKETING ASSOCIATION) | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 36800-327 | Bisacodyl 5 mg/1 Tablet, Delayed Release | Topco Associates, LLC | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 41163-607 | Bisacodyl 5 mg/1 Tablet, Delayed Release | United Natural Foods, Inc. dba UNFI | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 49035-706 | Bisacodyl 5 mg/1 Tablet, Delayed Release | Wal-Mart Stores Inc | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 49035-327 | Bisacodyl 5 mg/1 Tablet, Delayed Release | Wal-Mart Stores Inc | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 79903-178 | Bisacodyl 5 mg/1 Tablet, Delayed Release | Wal-Mart Stores Inc | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 0363-0327 | Bisacodyl 5 mg/1 Tablet, Delayed Release | Walgreen Company | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 0363-1634 | Magnesium Hydroxide 1200 mg/15mL Liquid | WALGREEN COMPANY | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 79903-324 | Magnesium Hydroxide 1200 mg/15mL Liquid | WALMART INC. | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
Frequently asked questions
What is Gentle Laxative used for?
Uses for relief of occasional constipation and irregularity this product generally produces bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours
Who makes Gentle Laxative?
Gentle Laxative is listed by 23 labelers in the FDA NDC directory, including Amerisource Bergen, BETTER LIVING BRANDS LLC., Bi-Mart, CARDINAL HEALTH.