Label: STIMULANT LAXATIVE ENTERIC COATED- bisacodyl tablet

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: OTC monograph not final

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Drug Label Information

Updated October 15, 2021

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  • Active ingredient (in each tablet)

    Bisacodyl 5 mg

  • Purpose

    Stimulant Laxative

  • Uses

    • relieves occasional constipation and irregularity
    • generally produces a bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours
  • Warnings

    Do not use

    • for more than one week unless directed by a doctor

    • if you cannot swallow without chewing

    • within 1 hour after taking an antacid or milk

    Ask a doctor before use if you have

    • abdominal pain

    • nausea

    • vomiting

    • a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts longer than 2 weeks

    When using this product • abdominal discomfort, faintness, or cramps may occur

    Stop use and ask a doctor

    • if you have no bowel movement within 12 hours

    • if you have rectal bleeding

    • these could be signs of 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 take more than directed
    • swallow whole, do not chew or crush
    • take recommended dose in a single daily dose
    • take with water
    • adults and children 12 years and older: take 1-3 (usually 2) tablets daily
    • children 12 and under: ask a doctor

  • Other information

    • store at room temperature
    • avoid excessive humidity
    • Tamper Evident: Do not use if imprinted seal under cap is missing or broken
    • package not child resistant
    • for institutional use only

  • Inactive ingredients

    Acacia, Ammonium Hydroxide, Calcium Carbonate, Corn Starch, D and C Yellow NO. 10 Lake, FD and C Yellow NO. 6 Lake, Hypromellose, Iron Oxide Black, Lactose, Magnesium Stearate, Methylparaben, PEG, Polydextrose, Polyvinyl Acetate Phthalate, Propylparaben, Propylene Glycol, Povidone, Shellac, Simethicone, Silica, Sodium Alginate, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Stearic Acid, Sucrose, Talc, Titanium Dioxide, Triacetin, Triethyl Citrate, Wax. May also contain: Calcium Sulfate, Gelatin, Sodium Starch Glycolate.

  • Repackaging Information

    Please reference the How Supplied section listed above for a description of individual tablets. This drug product has been received by Aphena Pharma - TN in a manufacturer or distributor packaged configuration and repackaged in full compliance with all applicable cGMP regulations. The package configurations available from Aphena are listed below:

    Count5 mg
    271610-453-02
    471610-453-04
    2071610-453-20

    Store between 20°-25°C (68°-77°F). See USP Controlled Room Temperature. Dispense in a tight light-resistant container as defined by USP. Keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children.

    Repackaged by:
    Aphena Pharma Solutions - TN
    Cookeville, TN 38506

    20200805JH

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 5 mg

    NDC 71610-453 - Bisacodyl 5 mg Tablets
    Bottle Label 5 mg

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    STIMULANT LAXATIVE ENTERIC COATED 
    bisacodyl tablet
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:71610-453(NDC:57896-441)
    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)  
    AMMONIA (UNII: 5138Q19F1X)  
    CALCIUM CARBONATE (UNII: H0G9379FGK)  
    CARNAUBA WAX (UNII: R12CBM0EIZ)  
    STARCH, CORN (UNII: O8232NY3SJ)  
    D&C YELLOW NO. 10 (UNII: 35SW5USQ3G)  
    FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 (UNII: H77VEI93A8)  
    HYPROMELLOSES (UNII: 3NXW29V3WO)  
    FERROSOFERRIC OXIDE (UNII: XM0M87F357)  
    LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE (UNII: EWQ57Q8I5X)  
    MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)  
    METHYLPARABEN (UNII: A2I8C7HI9T)  
    POLYDEXTROSE (UNII: VH2XOU12IE)  
    POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3WJQ0SDW1A)  
    POLYVINYL ACETATE PHTHALATE (UNII: 58QVG85GW3)  
    PROPYLPARABEN (UNII: Z8IX2SC1OH)  
    PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    POVIDONE (UNII: FZ989GH94E)  
    SHELLAC (UNII: 46N107B71O)  
    DIMETHICONE (UNII: 92RU3N3Y1O)  
    SILICON DIOXIDE (UNII: ETJ7Z6XBU4)  
    SODIUM ALGINATE (UNII: C269C4G2ZQ)  
    SODIUM BENZOATE (UNII: OJ245FE5EU)  
    SODIUM BICARBONATE (UNII: 8MDF5V39QO)  
    STEARIC ACID (UNII: 4ELV7Z65AP)  
    SUCROSE (UNII: C151H8M554)  
    TALC (UNII: 7SEV7J4R1U)  
    TITANIUM DIOXIDE (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP)  
    TRIACETIN (UNII: XHX3C3X673)  
    TRIETHYL CITRATE (UNII: 8Z96QXD6UM)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColororangeScoreno score
    ShapeROUNDSize6mm
    FlavorImprint Code 5
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:71610-453-022 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product08/28/2020
    2NDC:71610-453-044 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product07/31/2020
    3NDC:71610-453-2020 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product09/20/2021
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph not finalpart33401/01/2000
    Labeler - Aphena Pharma Solutions - Tennessee, LLC (128385585)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Aphena Pharma Solutions - Tennessee, LLC128385585REPACK(71610-453)