Label: BISACODYL ENTERIC COATED- bisacodyl tablet, coated
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- NDC Code(s): 0904-7927-17, 0904-7927-60, 0904-7927-61, 0904-7927-80
- Packager: Major Pharmaceuticals
- Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
- DEA Schedule: None
- Marketing Status: OTC monograph not final
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Updated July 20, 2012
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- Active ingredient(s)
- Purpose
- Use(s)
-relieves occasional constipation and irregularity
-this product generally produces bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours
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Ask a doctor before use if
-you have a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts more than 2 weeks
-stomach pain, nausea or vomiting
When using this product
-do not use within 1 hour after taking an antacid or milk
-do not chew or crush tablet(s)
-you may have stomach discomfort, faintness or cramps
Stop use and ask a doctor if
-you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement after use of a laxative. These could be signs of a serious condition.
-you need to use a laxative for more than 1 week
CloseKeep out of reach of children
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 and over- take 1 to 3 tablets in a single daily dose
children 6 to under 12 years of age - take 1 tablet in a single daily dose
children under 6 years of age - ask a doctor
Close - Other information
-store at 25 degrees C (77 degrees F) excursions permitted between 15 degrees-30 degrees C (59 degrees-86 degrees F)
-use by expiration date on package
-protect from excessive humidity
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- Inactive ingredients
acacia, bees wax, calcium sulfate, carnauba wax, cellulose, corn starch, D&C Yellow No. 10 lake, FD&C Yellow No. 6 lake, gelatin, lactose, magnesium stearate, pharmaceutical glaze, polyvinyl acetate phthalate, silica gel, sodium starch glycolate, stearinc acid, sugar, talc, titanium dioxide.
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BISACODYL ENTERIC COATED
bisacodyl tablet, coatedProduct Information Product Type HUMAN OTC DRUG Item Code (Source) NDC:0904-7927 Route of Administration ORAL Active Ingredient/Active Moiety Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength BISACODYL (UNII: 10X0709Y6I) (BISACODYL - UNII:10X0709Y6I) BISACODYL 5 mg Inactive Ingredients Ingredient Name Strength ACACIA (UNII: 5C5403N26O) CALCIUM SULFATE ANHYDROUS (UNII: E934B3V59H) ANHYDROUS LACTOSE (UNII: 3SY5LH9PMK) CARNAUBA WAX (UNII: R12CBM0EIZ) SILICON DIOXIDE (UNII: ETJ7Z6XBU4) STARCH, CORN (UNII: O8232NY3SJ) D&C YELLOW NO. 10 (UNII: 35SW5USQ3G) FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 (UNII: H77VEI93A8) GELATIN (UNII: 2G86QN327L) MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30) CELLULOSE, MICROCRYSTALLINE (UNII: OP1R32D61U) AMMONIUM NONOXYNOL-4 SULFATE (UNII: 9HIA70O4J0) SHELLAC (UNII: 46N107B71O) SODIUM STARCH GLYCOLATE TYPE A POTATO (UNII: 5856J3G2A2) STEARIC ACID (UNII: 4ELV7Z65AP) TALC (UNII: 7SEV7J4R1U) TITANIUM DIOXIDE (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP) Polyvinyl Acetate Phthalate (UNII: 58QVG85GW3) Product Characteristics Color ORANGE Score no score Shape ROUND Size 6mm Flavor Imprint Code 5 Contains Packaging # Item Code Package Description Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date 1 NDC:0904-7927-17 25 in 1 BLISTER PACK 2 NDC:0904-7927-60 100 in 1 BOTTLE 3 NDC:0904-7927-61 100 in 1 BOX, UNIT-DOSE 4 NDC:0904-7927-80 1000 in 1 BOTTLE Marketing Information Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date OTC MONOGRAPH NOT FINAL part334 10/24/2008 CloseLabeler - Major Pharmaceuticals (191427277)
