Label: STIMULANT LAXATIVE- bisacodyl tablet, delayed release

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

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Drug Label Information

Updated November 23, 2022

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  • ACTIVE INGREDIENT

    Active ingredient                 

    (In each tablet)

      Bisacodyl 5mg

  • Purpose

    Stimulant Laxative

  • INDICATIONS & USAGE

    Uses

    • relieves 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)
    ■ it may cause stomach discomfort, faintness and
    cramps
    ■ do not use within 1 hour after taking an antacid
    or milk

  • 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 1(800) 222-1222.

  • DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION

    • 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: take 1 tablet in a single daily dose
    • children under 6 years: ask a doctor
  • Inactive ingredients

    Acadia, 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 Phthalates, Povidone, Shellac, Sodium Starch Glycolate, Stearic Acid, Sugar, Talc, Titanium Dioxide

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  • DISPLAY PANEL

    GENTLE LAXATIVE

    BISACODYL 5 mg


    GENTLE YET EFFECTIVE STIMULANT LAXATIVE


    25 TABLETS


    ENTERIC COATED

    Carton

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    STIMULANT LAXATIVE 
    bisacodyl tablet, delayed release
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:72476-845
    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)  
    ANHYDROUS LACTOSE (UNII: 3SY5LH9PMK)  
    CARNAUBA WAX (UNII: R12CBM0EIZ)  
    SILICON DIOXIDE (UNII: ETJ7Z6XBU4)  
    STARCH, CORN (UNII: O8232NY3SJ)  
    D&C YELLOW NO. 10 (UNII: 35SW5USQ3G)  
    FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 (UNII: H77VEI93A8)  
    GELATIN (UNII: 2G86QN327L)  
    FERROSOFERRIC OXIDE (UNII: XM0M87F357)  
    FERRIC OXIDE YELLOW (UNII: EX438O2MRT)  
    MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)  
    CELLULOSE, MICROCRYSTALLINE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)  
    POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 400 (UNII: B697894SGQ)  
    POLYVINYL ACETATE PHTHALATE (UNII: 58QVG85GW3)  
    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)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColororangeScoreno score
    ShapeROUNDSize5mm
    FlavorImprint Code TCL003
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:72476-845-251 in 1 PACKAGE03/30/2021
    125 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 finalpart33403/30/2021
    Labeler - RETAIL BUSINESS SERVICES, LLC (967989935)