Label: GENTLE LAXATIVE- bisacodyl tablet

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None

Drug Label Information

Updated December 6, 2023

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  • Active ingredient (in each tablet)

    Bisacodyl 5 mg

  • Purpose

    Stimulant Laxative

  • Uses

    • for relief of occasional constipation and irregularity
    • this product generally produces bowel movement in 6 to 12 hour
  • Warnings

    Do not use if you cannot swallow without chewing

    Ask a doctor before use if you have

    • stomach pain, nausea, vomiting
    • noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts more than 2 weeks

    When using this product

    • do not chew or crush tablet(s)
    • do not use within 1 hour after taking an antacid or milk
    • it may cause stomach discomfort, faintness and cramps

    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 (1-800-222-1222) right away.

  • Directions

    • take with a glass of water
    • adults and children 12 years and older: take 1 to 3 tablets in a single daily dose
    • children 12 years and under: ask a doctor
  • Other information

    • Tamper Evident: Do not use if imprinted seal under cap is missing or broken
    • store at room temperature
    • avoid excessive humidity
  • 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

  • Package Label

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  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    GENTLE LAXATIVE 
    bisacodyl tablet
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:70000-0538
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    BISACODYL (UNII: 10X0709Y6I) (DEACETYLBISACODYL - UNII:R09078E41Y) BISACODYL5 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    AMMONIA (UNII: 5138Q19F1X)  
    CALCIUM CARBONATE (UNII: H0G9379FGK)  
    ACACIA (UNII: 5C5403N26O)  
    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:70000-0538-1100 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product11/01/2019
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph Drug505G(a)(3)11/01/2019
    Labeler - CARDINAL HEALTH (063997360)
    Registrant - Geri-Care Pharmaceutical Corp (611196254)