laxative
Bisacodyl · Tablet, Delayed Release · Oral, Rectal
Active ingredient
Active ingredient (in each dose) Polyethylene Glycol 3350, 17 g (cap filled to line)
Purpose
Purpose Osmotic Laxative
Uses
Use
• relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
• generally produces a bowel movement in 1 to 3 days
Warnings
Warnings Allergy alert: Do not use if you are allergic to polyethylene glycol Do not use if you have kidney disease, except under the advice and supervision of a doctor Ask a doctor before use if you have
• nausea, vomiting or abdominal pain
• a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over 2 weeks
• irritable bowel syndrome Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking a prescription drug When using this product you may have loose, watery, more frequent stools Stop use and ask a doctor if
• you have rectal bleeding or your nausea, bloating, cramping or abdominal pain gets worse. These may be signs of a serious condition.
• you get diarrhea
• you need to use a laxative for longer 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 (1-800-222-1222).
Do not use
Do not use if you have kidney disease, except under the advice and supervision of a doctor
Ask a doctor before use
Ask a doctor before use if you have
• nausea, vomiting or abdominal pain
• a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over 2 weeks
• irritable bowel syndrome
Ask a doctor or pharmacist
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking a prescription drug
When using this product
When using this product you may have loose, watery, more frequent stools
Stop use and ask a doctor
Stop use and ask a doctor if
• you have rectal bleeding or your nausea, bloating, cramping or abdominal pain gets worse. These may be signs of a serious condition.
• you get diarrhea
• you need to use a laxative for longer 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
• do not take more than directed unless advised by your doctor
• the bottle top is a measuring cap marked to contain 17 grams of powder when filled to the indicated line (white section in cap)
• adults and children 17 years of age and older:
• use once a day
• fill to top of white section in cap which is marked to indicate the correct dose (17 g)
• stir and dissolve in any 4 to 8 ounces of beverage (cold, hot or room temperature) then drink
• do not combine with starch-based thickeners used for difficulty swallowing
• ensure that the powder is fully dissolved before drinking
• do not drink if there are any clumps
• use no more than 7 days
• children 16 years of age or under: ask a doctor
Other information
Other information
• store at 20˚-25˚C (68˚-77˚F)
• tamper-evident: do not use if printed foil seal under cap is missing, open or broken
Inactive ingredients
Inactive ingredients none
Questions?
Questions or comments? 1-800-719-9260
Label text from the FDA structured product label by Rite Aid Corporation (revised Oct 9, 2025). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.
Active ingredients
- Bisacodyl in 21 products
- Sennosides in 15 products
- Polyethylene Glycol 3350 in 2 products
- Deacetylbisacodyl in 1 product
laxative NDC products (39)
| NDC | Strength & form | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11822-0306 | Polyethylene Glycol 3350 17 g/17g Powder, For Solution | Rite Aid Corporation | ANDA |
| 11822-1199 | Polyethylene Glycol 3350 17 g/17g Powder, For Solution | Rite Aid Corporation | ANDA |
| 80513-409 | Bisacodyl 5 mg/1 Tablet, Delayed Release | Advanced Rx LLC | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 69168-489 | Deacetylbisacodyl 5 mg/1 Tablet, Sugar Coated | Allegiant Health | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 69168-404 | Bisacodyl 5 mg/1 Tablet, Sugar Coated | Allegiant Health | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 55301-773 | Sennosides 25 mg/1 Tablet, Film Coated | ARMY AND AIR FORCE EXCHANGE SERVICE | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 21130-591 | Sennosides 25 mg/1 Tablet | BETTER LIVING BRANDS LLC. | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 37835-214 | Sennosides 15 mg/1 Tablet, Sugar Coated | Bi-Mart | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 37835-241 | Bisacodyl 5 mg/1 Tablet | Bi-Mart | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 70000-0443 | Sennosides 15 mg/1 Tablet, Sugar Coated | Cardinal Health 110, LLC. DBA Leader | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 83324-061 | Bisacodyl 5 mg/1 Tablet, Delayed Release | Chain Drug Marketing Association, Inc. | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 69842-347 | Sennosides 15 mg/1 Tablet, Sugar Coated | CVS PHARMACY | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 55910-659 | Sennosides 8.6 mg/1 Tablet | Dolgencorp, Inc. (DOLLAR GENERAL & REXALL) | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 55910-454 | Sennosides 25 mg/1 Tablet, Film Coated | DOLGENCORP, LLC | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 55910-792 | Bisacodyl 5 mg/1 Tablet, Delayed Release | DOLGENCORP, LLC | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 55910-723 | Bisacodyl 5 mg/1 Tablet, Delayed Release | DOLGENCORP, LLC | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 55319-773 | Sennosides 25 mg/1 Tablet, Film Coated | Family Dollar Services Inc | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 55319-327 | Bisacodyl 5 mg/1 Tablet, Delayed Release | Family Dollar Services Inc | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 63561-0186 | Sennosides 25 mg/1 Tablet, Film Coated | Granulation Technology, Inc. | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 70795-1010 | Bisacodyl 10 mg/1 Suppository | GRAXCELL PHARMACEUTICAL, LLC | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 85828-404 | Bisacodyl 5 mg/1 Tablet, Coated | Grocery Outlet | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 83586-116 | Bisacodyl 5 mg/1 Tablet, Delayed Release | HHH Pharmaceuticals | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 30142-827 | Bisacodyl 5 mg/1 Tablet, Delayed Release | Kroger Company | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 50844-773 | Sennosides 25 mg/1 Tablet, Film Coated | L.N.K. International, Inc. | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 68998-404 | Bisacodyl 5 mg/1 Tablet, Sugar Coated | Marc Glassman, Inc. | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 79481-7730 | Sennosides 25 mg/1 Tablet, Film Coated | Meijer Distribution, Inc. | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 79481-6760 | Bisacodyl 5 mg/1 Tablet, Delayed Release | Meijer Distribution, Inc. | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 56062-976 | Bisacodyl 5 mg/1 Tablet, Delayed Release | Publix Super Markets Inc | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 56062-327 | Bisacodyl 5 mg/1 Tablet, Delayed Release | Publix Super Markets Inc | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 11822-0790 | Bisacodyl 5 mg/1 Tablet, Delayed Release | Rite Aid Corporation | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 11822-0773 | Sennosides 25 mg/1 Tablet, Film Coated | Rite Aid Corporation | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 70677-1086 | Bisacodyl 5 mg/1 Tablet, Delayed Release | Strategic Sourcing Services LLC | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 76162-676 | Bisacodyl 5 mg/1 Tablet, Delayed Release | TOPCO ASSOCIATES LLC | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 76162-773 | Sennosides 25 mg/1 Tablet, Film Coated | TOPCO ASSOCIATES LLC | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 0363-6760 | Bisacodyl 5 mg/1 Tablet, Delayed Release | Walgreen Company | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 0363-9978 | Sennosides 25 mg/1 Tablet | WALGREENS | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 79903-096 | Sennosides 25 mg/1 Tablet, Film Coated | WALMART INC. | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 67091-452 | Bisacodyl 5 mg/1 Tablet, Delayed Release | WinCo Foods, LLC | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 67091-215 | Bisacodyl 5 mg/1 Tablet, Delayed Release | WinCo Foods, LLC | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
Frequently asked questions
What is laxative used for?
Use • relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) • generally produces a bowel movement in 1 to 3 days
Who makes laxative?
laxative is listed by 27 labelers in the FDA NDC directory, including Rite Aid Corporation, Advanced Rx LLC, Allegiant Health, ARMY AND AIR FORCE EXCHANGE SERVICE.