DailyMed - DULCOLAX STIMULANT LAXATIVE- bisacodyl tablet, coated

NDC Code(s): 41167-0200-1, 41167-0200-2, 41167-0200-3, 41167-0200-4, view more
41167-0200-5, 41167-0200-6, 41167-0200-8, 41167-0400-1, 41167-0400-2, 41167-0400-3, 41167-0400-4, 41167-0400-5, 41167-0400-6, 41167-0400-8, 41167-0400-9
Packager: Chattem, Inc.

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Dulcolax Stimulant Laxative Tablets - Drug Facts

Dulcolax Stimulant Laxative Tablets

Drug Facts
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Active ingredient (in each tablet)
Bisacodyl (USP) 5 mg

Bisacodyl (USP) 5 mg
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Purpose
Stimulant laxative

Stimulant laxative
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Use
● for relief of occasional constipation and irregularity - ● this product generally produces bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours

● for relief of occasional constipation and irregularity

● this product generally produces bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours
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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 ...

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

● it may cause stomach discomfort, faintness and cramps

● do not chew or crush tablet(s)

● do not use within 1 hour after taking an antacid or milk

Stop use and ask a doctor if

● you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a 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.

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Directions

take with a glass of water - adults and children 12 years of age and over1 to 3 tablets in a single daily dose - children 6 to under 12 years of age1 tablet in a single daily dose - children ...

Other information
● contains FD&C Yellow No. 6 - ● do not use if individual blister unit is open or torn - ● store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F) ● protect from excessive humidity

● contains FD&C Yellow No. 6

● do not use if individual blister unit is open or torn

● store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)

● protect from excessive humidity
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Inactive ingredients
acacia senegal gum, ammonium hydroxide, calcium carbonate, carnauba wax, colloidal anhydrous silica, corn starch, D&C yellow #10 aluminum lake, FD&C yellow #6 aluminum lake, hypromellose, iron ...

acacia senegal gum, ammonium hydroxide, calcium carbonate, carnauba wax, colloidal anhydrous silica, corn starch, D&C yellow #10 aluminum lake, FD&C yellow #6 aluminum lake, hypromellose, iron oxides, lactose, magnesium stearate, methylparaben, polydextrose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl acetate phthalate, povidone, propylene glycol, propylparaben, shellac, simethicone, sodium alginate, sodium benzoate, sodium bicarbonate, stearic acid, sucrose, talc, titanium dioxide, triacetin, triethyl citrate
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Call 1-866-844-2798 or visit www.Dulcolax.com - Keep carton as it contains important product information. Dulcolax Stimulant Laxative Tablets - Drug Facts

Call 1-866-844-2798 or visit www.Dulcolax.com

Keep carton as it contains important product information.

Dulcolax Stimulant Laxative Tablets

Drug Facts
Close
Active ingredient (in each tablet)
Bisacodyl (USP) 5 mg

Bisacodyl (USP) 5 mg
Close
Purpose
Stimulant laxative

Stimulant laxative
Close
Use
● for relief of occasional constipation and irregularity - ● this product generally produces bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours

● for relief of occasional constipation and irregularity

● this product generally produces bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours
Close
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 ...

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

● it may cause stomach discomfort, faintness and cramps

● do not chew or crush tablet(s) ● do not use within 1 hour after taking an antacid or milk

Stop use and ask a doctor if

● you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a 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.

Close

Directions

take with a glass of water - adults and children 12 years of age and over1 to 3 tablets in a single daily dose - children 6 to under 12 years of age1 tablet in a single daily dose - children ...

Other information
● contains FD&C Yellow No. 6 - ● do not use if individual blister unit is open or torn - ● store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F) ● protect from excessive humidity

● contains FD&C Yellow No. 6

● do not use if individual blister unit is open or torn

● store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)

● protect from excessive humidity
Close
Inactive ingredients
acacia senegal gum, ammonium hydroxide, calcium carbonate, carnauba wax, colloidal anhydrous silica, corn starch, D&C yellow #10 aluminum lake, FD&C yellow #6 aluminum lake, hypromellose, iron ...

acacia senegal gum, ammonium hydroxide, calcium carbonate, carnauba wax, colloidal anhydrous silica, corn starch, D&C yellow #10 aluminum lake, FD&C yellow #6 aluminum lake, hypromellose, iron oxides, lactose, magnesium stearate, methylparaben, polydextrose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl acetate phthalate, povidone, propylene glycol, propylparaben, shellac, simethicone, sodium alginate, sodium benzoate, sodium bicarbonate, stearic acid, sucrose, talc, titanium dioxide, triacetin, triethyl citrate
Close
Questions?
Call 1-866-844-2798 or visit www.Dulcolax.com - Keep carton as it contains important product information.

Call 1-866-844-2798 or visit www.Dulcolax.com

Keep carton as it contains important product information.
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PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
Dulcolax - LAXATIVE - 200 TABLETS

Dulcolax
LAXATIVE
200 TABLETS

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Dulcolax - LAXATIVE - 50 TABLETS

Dulcolax
LAXATIVE
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INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE

Product Information

DULCOLAX STIMULANT LAXATIVE bisacodyl tablet, coated

Product Information
Product Type	HUMAN OTC DRUG	Item Code (Source)	NDC:41167-0400
Route of Administration	ORAL

Ingredient Name	Basis of Strength	Strength
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
BISACODYL (UNII: 10X0709Y6I) (DEACETYLBISACODYL - UNII:R09078E41Y)	BISACODYL	5 mg

Ingredient Name	Strength
Inactive Ingredients
ACACIA (UNII: 5C5403N26O)
CALCIUM CARBONATE (UNII: H0G9379FGK)
CARNAUBA WAX (UNII: R12CBM0EIZ)
STARCH, CORN (UNII: O8232NY3SJ)
FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 (UNII: H77VEI93A8)
D&C YELLOW NO. 10 (UNII: 35SW5USQ3G)
HYPROMELLOSE, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3NXW29V3WO)
FERRIC OXIDE RED (UNII: 1K09F3G675)
LACTOSE, UNSPECIFIED FORM (UNII: J2B2A4N98G)
MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)
METHYLPARABEN (UNII: A2I8C7HI9T)
POLYDEXTROSE (UNII: VH2XOU12IE)
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3WJQ0SDW1A)
Polyvinyl Acetate Phthalate (UNII: 58QVG85GW3)
POVIDONE (UNII: FZ989GH94E)
PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)
PROPYLPARABEN (UNII: Z8IX2SC1OH)
SHELLAC (UNII: 46N107B71O)
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
Color	orange	Score	no score
Shape	ROUND	Size	5mm
Flavor		Imprint Code	DL
Contains

#	Item Code	Package Description	Marketing Start Date
Packaging
1	NDC:41167-0400-5	1 in 1 CARTON	04/14/2019
1		8 in 1 BLISTER PACK; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
2	NDC:41167-0400-6	8 in 1 CARTON	04/14/2019
2		25 in 1 BLISTER PACK; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
3	NDC:41167-0400-8	3 in 1 CARTON	05/01/2019
3		10 in 1 BLISTER PACK; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
4	NDC:41167-0400-3	2 in 1 CARTON	04/14/2019
4		25 in 1 BLISTER PACK; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
5	NDC:41167-0400-2	1 in 1 CARTON	04/14/2019
5		25 in 1 BLISTER PACK; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
6	NDC:41167-0400-1	1 in 1 CARTON	04/14/2019
6		10 in 1 BLISTER PACK; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
7	NDC:41167-0400-4	4 in 1 CARTON	06/03/2019
7		25 in 1 BLISTER PACK; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
8	NDC:41167-0400-9	1 in 1 CARTON	06/01/2022
8		6 in 1 BLISTER PACK; Type 0: Not a Combination Product

Marketing Category	Application Number or Monograph Citation	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
Marketing Information
OTC Monograph Drug	505G(a)(3)	04/14/2019

DULCOLAX STIMULANT LAXATIVE bisacodyl tablet, coated

Product Information
Product Type	HUMAN OTC DRUG	Item Code (Source)	NDC:41167-0200
Route of Administration	ORAL

Ingredient Name	Basis of Strength	Strength
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
BISACODYL (UNII: 10X0709Y6I) (DEACETYLBISACODYL - UNII:R09078E41Y)	BISACODYL	5 mg

Ingredient Name	Strength
Inactive Ingredients
ACACIA (UNII: 5C5403N26O)
CALCIUM CARBONATE (UNII: H0G9379FGK)
CARNAUBA WAX (UNII: R12CBM0EIZ)
STARCH, CORN (UNII: O8232NY3SJ)
FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 (UNII: H77VEI93A8)
D&C YELLOW NO. 10 (UNII: 35SW5USQ3G)
HYPROMELLOSE, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3NXW29V3WO)
FERRIC OXIDE RED (UNII: 1K09F3G675)
LACTOSE, UNSPECIFIED FORM (UNII: J2B2A4N98G)
MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)
METHYLPARABEN (UNII: A2I8C7HI9T)
POLYDEXTROSE (UNII: VH2XOU12IE)
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3WJQ0SDW1A)
Polyvinyl Acetate Phthalate (UNII: 58QVG85GW3)
POVIDONE (UNII: FZ989GH94E)
PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)
PROPYLPARABEN (UNII: Z8IX2SC1OH)
SHELLAC (UNII: 46N107B71O)
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
Color	orange	Score	no score
Shape	ROUND	Size	5mm
Flavor		Imprint Code	DL
Contains

#	Item Code	Package Description	Marketing Start Date
Packaging
1	NDC:41167-0200-5	1 in 1 CARTON	02/25/2019
1		8 in 1 BLISTER PACK; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
2	NDC:41167-0200-6	8 in 1 CARTON	04/11/2019
2		25 in 1 BLISTER PACK; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
3	NDC:41167-0200-8	3 in 1 CARTON	01/02/2019
3		10 in 1 BLISTER PACK; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
4	NDC:41167-0200-3	2 in 1 CARTON	01/02/2019
4		25 in 1 BLISTER PACK; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
5	NDC:41167-0200-2	1 in 1 CARTON	02/15/2019
5		25 in 1 BLISTER PACK; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
6	NDC:41167-0200-1	1 in 1 CARTON	03/01/2019
6		10 in 1 BLISTER PACK; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
7	NDC:41167-0200-4	4 in 1 CARTON	01/02/2019
7		25 in 1 BLISTER PACK; Type 0: Not a Combination Product

Marketing Category	Application Number or Monograph Citation	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
Marketing Information
OTC Monograph Drug	505G(a)(3)	01/02/2019

Labeler - Chattem, Inc. (003336013)

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	RxCUI	RxNorm NAME	RxTTY
1	209613	Dulcolax 5 MG Delayed Release Oral Tablet	PSN
2	209613	bisacodyl 5 MG Delayed Release Oral Tablet [Dulcolax]	SBD
3	209613	Dulcolax 5 MG Delayed Release Oral Tablet	SY
4	308753	bisacodyl 5 MG Delayed Release Oral Tablet	PSN
5	308753	bisacodyl 5 MG Delayed Release Oral Tablet	SCD
6	308753	bisacodyl 5 MG Enteric Coated Oral Tablet	SY

Label: DULCOLAX STIMULANT LAXATIVE- bisacodyl tablet, coated

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When using this product

Stop use and ask a doctor if

If pregnant or breast-feeding,

Keep out of reach of children.

Do not use

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When using this product

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If pregnant or breast-feeding,

Keep out of reach of children.

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take with a glass of water
adults and children 12 years of age and over	1 to 3 tablets in a single daily dose
children 6 to under 12 years of age	1 tablet in a single daily dose
children under 6 years of age	ask a doctor

	NDC
1	41167-0200-1
2	41167-0200-2
3	41167-0200-3
4	41167-0200-4
5	41167-0200-5
6	41167-0200-6
7	41167-0200-8
8	41167-0400-1
9	41167-0400-2
10	41167-0400-3
11	41167-0400-4
12	41167-0400-5
13	41167-0400-6
14	41167-0400-8
15	41167-0400-9

Label: DULCOLAX STIMULANT LAXATIVE- bisacodyl tablet, coated

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When using this product

Stop use and ask a doctor if

If pregnant or breast-feeding,

Keep out of reach of children.

Do not use

Ask a doctor before use if you have

When using this product

Stop use and ask a doctor if

If pregnant or breast-feeding,

Keep out of reach of children.

Find additional resources

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