Label: LAXATIVE- bisacodyl tablet, delayed release

  • NDC Code(s): 11822-0790-1, 11822-0790-5, 11822-0790-6
  • Packager: Rite Aid Corporation
  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None

Drug Label Information

Updated December 26, 2023

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  • Active ingredient (in each tablet)

    Bisacodyl USP, 5 mg

  • Purpose

    Stimulant laxative

  • 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
    • a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts more than 2 weeks

    When using this product

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

    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

    • do not take more than directed
    • take with a glass of water
    adults and children 12 years and overtake 1 to 3 tablets in a single daily dose
    children 6 to under 12 yearstake 1 tablet in a single daily dose
    children under 6 yearsask a doctor
  • Other information

    • TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF OUTER PACKAGE IS OPENED OR BLISTER IS TORN OR BROKEN
    • avoid excessive humidity
    • see end flap for expiration date and lot number
    • store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
  • Inactive ingredients

    acacia, ammonium hydroxide, black iron oxide, calcium carbonate, carnauba wax, colloidal anhydrous silica, D&C yellow #10 aluminum lake, FD&C yellow #6 aluminum lake, hypromellose, lactose anhydrous, magnesium stearate, polydextrose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl acetate phthalate, povidone, pregelatinized starch, propylene glycol, shellac glaze, simethicone, sodium alginate, sodium benzoate, sodium bicarbonate, sodium citrate, stearic acid, sucrose, talc, titanium dioxide, triacetin, triethyl citrate

  • Questions or comments?

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  • Principal display panel

    NDC 11822-0790-5

    Compare to the active ingredient in
    Dulcolax® Laxative Tablets*

    FREE
    FROM
    PARABEN
    FREE

    LAXATIVE
    BISACODYL USP, 5 mg
    STIMULANT LAXATIVE
    Gentle, dependable constipation relief
    Comfort Coated Tablets

    ACTUAL SIZE

    25
    TABLETS

    TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF PACKAGE IS
    OPENED OR IF BLISTER UNIT IS TORN, BROKEN
    OR SHOWS ANY SIGNS OF TAMPERING

    *This product is not manufactured or distributed by A. Nattermann & Cie. GmbH, owner of the registered trademark
    Dulcolax® Laxative Tablets.
    50844 REV0923B79056

    DISTRIBUTED BY: RITE AID,
    200 NEWBERRY COMMONS
    ETTERS, PA 17319 www.riteaid.com

    SATISFACTION
    GUARANTEE
    If you're not satisfied,
    we'll happily refund your money

    Rite Aid 44-790

    Rite Aid 44-790

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    LAXATIVE 
    bisacodyl tablet, delayed release
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:11822-0790
    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)  
    AMMONIA (UNII: 5138Q19F1X)  
    FERROSOFERRIC OXIDE (UNII: XM0M87F357)  
    CALCIUM CARBONATE (UNII: H0G9379FGK)  
    CARNAUBA WAX (UNII: R12CBM0EIZ)  
    SILICON DIOXIDE (UNII: ETJ7Z6XBU4)  
    D&C YELLOW NO. 10 ALUMINUM LAKE (UNII: CQ3XH3DET6)  
    FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 (UNII: H77VEI93A8)  
    HYPROMELLOSE, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3NXW29V3WO)  
    ANHYDROUS LACTOSE (UNII: 3SY5LH9PMK)  
    MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)  
    POLYDEXTROSE (UNII: VH2XOU12IE)  
    POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3WJQ0SDW1A)  
    Polyvinyl Acetate Phthalate (UNII: 58QVG85GW3)  
    POVIDONE, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: FZ989GH94E)  
    STARCH, CORN (UNII: O8232NY3SJ)  
    PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    SHELLAC (UNII: 46N107B71O)  
    DIMETHICONE (UNII: 92RU3N3Y1O)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    SODIUM ALGINATE (UNII: C269C4G2ZQ)  
    SODIUM BENZOATE (UNII: OJ245FE5EU)  
    SODIUM BICARBONATE (UNII: 8MDF5V39QO)  
    SODIUM CITRATE (UNII: 1Q73Q2JULR)  
    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:11822-0790-51 in 1 CARTON11/14/2022
    125 in 1 BLISTER PACK; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    2NDC:11822-0790-12 in 1 CARTON11/14/2022
    225 in 1 BLISTER PACK; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    3NDC:11822-0790-61 in 1 CARTON11/14/2022
    3200 in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph Drug505G(a)(3)11/14/2022
    Labeler - Rite Aid Corporation (014578892)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    LNK International, Inc.038154464manufacture(11822-0790) , pack(11822-0790)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    LNK International, Inc.832867837manufacture(11822-0790) , pack(11822-0790)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    LNK International, Inc.832867894manufacture(11822-0790)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    LNK International, Inc.967626305pack(11822-0790)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    LNK International, Inc.117025878manufacture(11822-0790)
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