Label: GENTLE LAXATIVE- bisacodyl tablet, delayed release

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

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Updated December 18, 2023

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  • ACTIVE INGREDIENT

    Active ingredient                 

    (In each tablet)

      Bisacodyl 5mg

  • Purpose

    Stimulant Laxative

  • INDICATIONS & USAGE

    Uses

    • for 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
    • noticed 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.

  • Directions

    • 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
  • Other information

    • each tablet contains: magnesium 5 mg
    • store at 25°C (77°F) , excursions permitted between 15-30°C (59-86°F)
    • protect from excessive humidity
  • Inactive ingredients

    acacia, carnauba wax, collodial silicon dioxide, corn starch, FD&C yellow #6, lactose anhydrous, magnesium stearate, methacrylic acid,
    microcrystalline cellulose, polyvinyl acetate, shellac, sodium starch glycoale, stearic acid, talc, titanium dioxide, triacetin

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  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Distributed by:
    Walmart Inc.
    Bentonville, AR 72716

    Product of India

    *This product is not manufactured or distributed by Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc., distributor of Dulcolax® Laxative.

  • DISPLAY PANEL

    Compare to Dulcolax® Laxative active ingredient*


    GENTLE LAXATIVE

    BISACODYL 5 mg

    • Overnight Relief
    • Gentle, dependable constipation relief
    • Relief in 6-12 hours


    8 TABLETS

    ENTERIC COATED

    Gentle Lax 8 ct

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    GENTLE LAXATIVE 
    bisacodyl tablet, delayed release
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:79903-178
    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)  
    ANHYDROUS LACTOSE (UNII: 3SY5LH9PMK)  
    CARNAUBA WAX (UNII: R12CBM0EIZ)  
    SILICON DIOXIDE (UNII: ETJ7Z6XBU4)  
    STARCH, CORN (UNII: O8232NY3SJ)  
    FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 (UNII: H77VEI93A8)  
    METHACRYLIC ACID (UNII: 1CS02G8656)  
    MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)  
    CELLULOSE, MICROCRYSTALLINE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)  
    POLYVINYL ACETATE PHTHALATE (UNII: 58QVG85GW3)  
    SHELLAC (UNII: 46N107B71O)  
    SODIUM STARCH GLYCOLATE TYPE A (UNII: H8AV0SQX4D)  
    STEARIC ACID (UNII: 4ELV7Z65AP)  
    TALC (UNII: 7SEV7J4R1U)  
    TITANIUM DIOXIDE (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP)  
    TRIACETIN (UNII: XHX3C3X673)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColororangeScoreno score
    ShapeROUNDSize5mm
    FlavorImprint Code F
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:79903-178-081 in 1 CARTON12/27/2022
    18 in 1 BLISTER PACK; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph DrugM00712/27/2022
    Labeler - Wal-Mart Stores Inc (051957769)
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