Label: WOMANS LAXATIVE- bisacodyl tablet, coated

  • NDC Code(s): 55910-253-25
  • Packager: Dolgencorp, Inc. (DOLLAR GENERAL & REXALL)
  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: OTC monograph not final

DISCLAIMER: Most OTC drugs are not reviewed and approved by FDA, however they may be marketed if they comply with applicable regulations and policies. FDA has not evaluated whether this product complies.

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Updated December 2, 2022

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  • Active ingredient (in each tablet)

    Bisacodyl USP 5 mg

  • Purpose

    Stimulant laxative

  • Use

    • for temporary relief of occasional constipation and irregularity
    • this product generally produces a 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

    • 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 no 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 

    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 of age 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

    • each tablet contains: magnesium 5 mg 
    • store between 20-25ºC (68-77ºF)
  • Inactive ingredients

    acacia, calcium sulfate anhydrous, anhydrous lactose, carnauba wax, colloidal silicon dioxide, corn starch, D&C red # 27 aluminum lake, FD&C blue #2 aluminum lake, FD&C yellow #6 aluminum lake, gelatin, iron oxide, iron oxide black, iron oxide yellow,  magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl acetate phthalate, povidone, shellac, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid, sugar, talc, titanium dioxide

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  • Principal Display Panel

    Compare to active ingredient of Dulcolax® Pink® Laxative*

    Women's Gentle Laxative Tablets

    Bisacodyl 5 mg

    Stimulant laxative

    Gentle enough for sensitive stomachs

    Tablets

    Comfort Coated

    *This product is not manufactured or distributed by Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc., distributor or Dulcolax® Pink® Laxative

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

    KEEP OUTER CARTON FOR COMPLETE WARNINGS AND PRODUCT INFORMATION.

    DISTRIBUTED BY DOLGENCORP, LLC

    100 MISSION RIDGE

    GOODLETTSVILLE, TN 37072

  • Product Label

    Bisacodyl USP 5 mg

    DOLLAR GENERAL Women's Gentle Laxative Tablets

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    WOMANS LAXATIVE 
    bisacodyl tablet, coated
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:55910-253
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    BISACODYL (UNII: 10X0709Y6I) (DEACETYLBISACODYL - UNII:R09078E41Y) BISACODYL5 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    ACACIA (UNII: 5C5403N26O)  
    CALCIUM SULFATE ANHYDROUS (UNII: E934B3V59H)  
    CARNAUBA WAX (UNII: R12CBM0EIZ)  
    SILICON DIOXIDE (UNII: ETJ7Z6XBU4)  
    STARCH, CORN (UNII: O8232NY3SJ)  
    D&C RED NO. 27 ALUMINUM LAKE (UNII: ZK64F7XSTX)  
    FD&C BLUE NO. 2 (UNII: L06K8R7DQK)  
    FERRIC OXIDE RED (UNII: 1K09F3G675)  
    FERROSOFERRIC OXIDE (UNII: XM0M87F357)  
    FERRIC OXIDE YELLOW (UNII: EX438O2MRT)  
    FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 (UNII: H77VEI93A8)  
    MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)  
    CELLULOSE, MICROCRYSTALLINE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)  
    POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3WJQ0SDW1A)  
    POVIDONE (UNII: FZ989GH94E)  
    SHELLAC (UNII: 46N107B71O)  
    SODIUM STARCH GLYCOLATE TYPE A CORN (UNII: AG9B65PV6B)  
    STEARIC ACID (UNII: 4ELV7Z65AP)  
    SUCROSE (UNII: C151H8M554)  
    TALC (UNII: 7SEV7J4R1U)  
    TITANIUM DIOXIDE (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP)  
    Polyvinyl Acetate Phthalate (UNII: 58QVG85GW3)  
    GELATIN (UNII: 2G86QN327L)  
    ANHYDROUS LACTOSE (UNII: 3SY5LH9PMK)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorpinkScoreno score
    ShapeROUNDSize6mm
    FlavorImprint Code TCL
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:55910-253-2525 in 1 CARTON06/30/201806/30/2025
    11 in 1 BLISTER PACK; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph not finalpart33406/30/201806/30/2025
    Labeler - Dolgencorp, Inc. (DOLLAR GENERAL & REXALL) (068331990)
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