Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each tablet)

Bisacodyl (USP) 5 mg

Purpose

Stimulant laxative

Uses

• for temporary relief of 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

■ 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

Ifpregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

Directions

• take with a glass of water

Other information
■ each tablet contains: magnesium 5 mg
■ store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
■ protect from excessive humidity

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

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Bisacodyl Tablets, USP 5 mg

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