GENTLE LAXATIVE- bisacodyl tablet 
WALGREEN CO.

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Walgreen 44-327

Active ingredient(s)

Bisacodyl 5 mg

Purpose

Stimulant Laxative

Use(s)

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

Warnings

Do not use

if you cannot swallow without chewing

Ask a doctor before use if you have

  • a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts more than 2 weeks
  • stomach pain, nausea or vomiting

When using this product

  • do not use within 1 hour after taking an antacid or milk
  • do not chew or crush tablet(s)
  • you may have stomach discomfort, faintness or 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.

Directions

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 of age take 1 tablet in a single daily dose
 children under 6 years of age ask a doctor

Other information

  • store at controlled room temperature 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
  • avoid excessive humidity
  • see end flap for expiration date and lot number

Inactive ingredients

acacia, ammonium hydroxide, calcium carbonate, carnauba wax, corn starch, D&C yellow #10 aluminum lake, FD&C yellow #6 aluminum lake, hypromellose, iron oxide black, lactose, magnesium stearate, methylparaben, polydextrose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl acetate phthalate, povidone, propylene glycol, propylparaben, shellac, simethicone, silica, sodium alginate, sodium benzoate, sodium bicarbonate, stearic acid, sucrose, talc, titanium dioxide, triacetin, triethyl citrate

Principal Display Panel

The product packaging shown below represents a sample of that currently in use. Additional packaging may also be available.

NDC 0363-0327-12

Compare to Dulcolax® active ingredient*

Walgreens

GENTLE

LAXATIVE TABLETS

ECONOMY SIZE

Bisacodyl USP, 5 mg each

Gentle, Overnight Relief

Small...Easy-to-Swallow

TABLETS

100 TABLETS

TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF CARTON IS OPENED OR IF A BLISTER UNIT IS TORN, BROKEN OR SHOWS ANY SIGNS OF TAMPERING

50844      REV0510N32712

Distributed by: Walgreen Co.,

200 Wilmot Rd., Deerfield, IL 60015-4616

Product Packaging

Product Packaging

GENTLE LAXATIVE 
bisacodyl tablet
Product Information
Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUG LABELItem Code (Source)NDC:0363-0327
Route of AdministrationORALDEA Schedule    
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
BISACODYL (BISACODYL) BISACODYL5 mg
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient NameStrength
ACACIA 
AMMONIA 
CALCIUM CARBONATE 
CARNAUBA WAX 
STARCH, CORN 
D&C YELLOW NO. 10 
FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 
HYPROMELLOSES 
FERROSOFERRIC OXIDE 
LACTOSE 
MAGNESIUM STEARATE 
METHYLPARABEN 
POLYDEXTROSE 
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 
POVIDONE 
PROPYLENE GLYCOL 
PROPYLPARABEN 
SHELLAC 
DIMETHICONE 
SODIUM ALGINATE 
SODIUM BENZOATE 
SODIUM BICARBONATE 
STEARIC ACID 
SUCROSE 
TALC 
TITANIUM DIOXIDE 
TRIACETIN 
TRIETHYL CITRATE 
Product Characteristics
ColorORANGEScoreno score
ShapeROUNDSize6mm
FlavorImprint Code 44;327
Contains    
Packaging
#Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
1NDC:0363-0327-561 in 1 CARTON
125 in 1 BLISTER PACK
2NDC:0363-0327-121 in 1 CARTON
2100 in 1 BLISTER PACK
3NDC:0363-0327-06200 in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
OTC MONOGRAPH NOT FINALpart33403/25/2002
Labeler - WALGREEN CO. (008965063)

Revised: 2/2011
 
WALGREEN CO.