DULCOLAX- bisacodyl tablet, coated
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
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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Drug Facts
Active ingredient (in each tablet) | Purpose |
Bisacodyl (USP) 5 mg | Stimulant laxative |
Use
- 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
- it may cause stomach discomfort, faintness and cramps
- do not chew or crush tablet(s)
- 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.
Directions take with a glass of water
adults and children
12 years of age and over | 1 to 3 tablets
in a single daily dose |
children 6 to under
12 years of age | 1 tablet in a single
daily dose |
children under
6 years of age | ask a doctor |
Other information
- store at 20-25°C (68-77°F
- protect from excessive humidity
Inactive ingredients acacia gum, ammonium hydroxide,
beeswax, carnauba wax, D&C Yellow #10 aluminum lake, D&C Red
#30 aluminum lake, glycerin, glyceryl monostearate, iron oxide, lactose
monohydrate, magnesium stearate, methacrylic acid ethyl acrylate copolymer,
methyl paraben, modified corn starch, polyethylene glycol 6000, polysorbate
80, povidone, propyl paraben, shellac, sodium benzoate, sucrose, talc,
titanium dioxide, triethyl citrate
Questions? call 1-888-285-9159 (English/Spanish), M – F, 8:30 –
5 EST, or visit www.Dulcolax.com
Distributed by: Boehringer Ingelheim (BI)
Consumer Health Care Products Division of BI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.,
Ridgefield, CT 06877. Product of Italy. Manufactured in Mexico. ©
2016, BI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. All rights reserved.
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