Label: BISACODYL LAXATIVE- bisacodyl suppository

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: OTC monograph final

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  • ACTIVE INGREDIENT (in each suppository)

    Bisacodyl, 10 mg

  • PURPOSE

    Stimulant Laxative

  • USES

    • For relief of occasional constipation
    • This product generally produces bowel movement in 15 minutes to 1 hour
  • WARNINGS

    For rectal use only. May cause abdominal discomfort, faintness, rectal burning, and mild cramps.

    Do not use

    • more than one per day
    • for a period of longer than one week unless directed by a doctor
    • laxative products when abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting are present unless directed by a doctor
    • if seal under product lid is torn, damaged, or open

    Ask a doctor before use

    • if you have noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that persist over a period of two weeks
    • if you are pregnant or nursing a baby




    Stop use and ask a doctor

    if you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement after using a laxative. This may indicate a serious condition.



    Keep out of reach of children

    If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

  • DIRECTIONS

    Adults and children 12 years of age and older
    		One suppository once daily
    Children 6 to 12 years
    		1/2 suppository once daily
    Children under 6
    		Ask a doctor
    • Detach one suppository from the strip and remove from foil
    • Carefully insert one suppository well into the rectum
    • Do not use more than once per day
  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION


  • OTHER INFORMATION

    • Store at room temperature: 15°- 30° C (59° - 86° F). Do not exceed 30° C (86° F).
    • Individually sealed for your protection. Do not use if foil is torn or open.
  • INACTIVE INGREDIENT

    hydrogenated vegetable oil
  • QUESTIONS


  • PACKAGE INFORMATION

    The Medicine Shoppe®

    COMPARE TO ACTIVE INGREDIENT OF DULCOLAX®*

    NDC 49614-133-35

    Gentle Laxative

    BISACODYL SUPPOSITORIES

    CONSTIPATION RELIEF

    8 SUPPOSITORIES 10 MG EACH

    FOR YOUR SAFETY, SUPPOSITORIES ARE PACKAGED IN PAMPER-EVIDENT SEALED PLASTIC WRAPPER. DO NOT USE IF PLASTIC WRAPPER IS TORN OR OPEN.

    *This product is not manufactured or distributed by Boehringer Ingelhem
    Pharmaceuticals, Inc., owner of the registered trademark Dulcolax®.

    Another Quality Product
    Distributed by Medicine Shoppe Int'l., Inc.
    St. Louis, MO 63132
    www.medicineshoppe.com
    A Cardinal Health Company


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  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    BISACODYL LAXATIVE 
    bisacodyl suppository
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:49614-133
    Route of AdministrationRECTAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    bisacodyl (UNII: 10X0709Y6I) (bisacodyl - UNII:10X0709Y6I) bisacodyl10 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    fat, hard (UNII: 8334LX7S21)  
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:49614-133-358 in 1 BOX
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph finalpart33403/08/2008
    Labeler - Medicine Shoppe International Inc (071997654)
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