DRUG FACTS

Active ingredient (in each tablet)
Bisacodyl 5 mg

Purpose
Laxative

Uses

• relieves occasional constipation
• generally produces bowel movement in 6-12 hours
  

Warnings

Do not use

• for longer than one week
• when abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting are present
• in children under 6 years of age
• in persons who cannot swallow without chewing
  

Ask a doctor before use if you have noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over two weeks

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking any other drug. Take this product two or more hours before or after other drugs. Laxatives may affect how other drugs work.

When using this product

• do not take dose within one hour of taking an antacid or milk
• you may experience abdominal discomfort, faintness and cramps
  

Stop use and ask a doctor if

• you have rectal bleeding
• you fail to have a bowel movement after use of this product

These may indicate a serious condition.

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
DO NOT CHEW TABLETS
adults and children 12 years and over: 1-3 tablets once daily
children 6 to 11 years: 1 tablet once daily
children under 6 years: ask a doctor

Other information
store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)

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 or comments?
call 1-800-645-2158 9 am - 5 pm ET, Monday - Friday

Bisacodyl 5mg Tablet