Label: WOMENS GENTLE LAXATIVE- bisacodyl capsule, gelatin coated

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL

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  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Drug Facts

  • Active ingredient (in each softgel)

    Bisacodyl USP 5 mg

  • Purpose

    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

    • do not chew or crush softgel(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.

  • Directions

    take with a glass of water

    adults and children 12 years and over1 to 3 softgels in a single daily dose
    children 6 to under 12 years of age1 softgel in a single daily dose
    children under 6 years of ageask a doctor
  • Other information

    • store at controlled room temperature 15-30°C (59-86°F)
    • avoid excessive humidity
  • Inactive ingredients

    D&C Red 33, FD&C Yellow 6, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol-400, povidone (PVP K-30), propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol, titanium dioxide

  • Questions?

    Call 1-888-333-9792 Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM EST

  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    DISTRIBUTED BY: WALGREEN CO.
    200 WILMOT RD., DEERFIELD, IL 60015

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 25 Softgel Bottle Carton

    Walgreens

    NDC 0363-3011-25

    Laxative Softgels

    BISACODYL USP 5 mg / STIMULANT LAXATIVE

    25

    SOFTGELS

    ACTUAL SIZE

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  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    WOMENS GENTLE LAXATIVE 
    bisacodyl capsule, gelatin coated
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:0363-3011
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    BISACODYL (UNII: 10X0709Y6I) (DEACETYLBISACODYL - UNII:R09078E41Y) BISACODYL5 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 400 (UNII: B697894SGQ)  
    PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    POVIDONE K30 (UNII: U725QWY32X)  
    D&C RED NO. 33 (UNII: 9DBA0SBB0L)  
    FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 (UNII: H77VEI93A8)  
    GELATIN (UNII: 2G86QN327L)  
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    SORBITOL (UNII: 506T60A25R)  
    TITANIUM DIOXIDE (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorpinkScoreno score
    ShapeCAPSULE (SOFTGELS) Size3mm
    FlavorImprint Code S71
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:0363-3011-251 in 1 CARTON12/15/2017
    125 in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph DrugM00703/01/2016
    Labeler - Walgreens (008965063)
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