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Laxative - Medication Information

Product NDC Code 55910-792
Drug Name

Laxative

Type Brand
Pharm Class Increased Large Intestinal Motility [PE],
Stimulant Laxative [EPC],
Stimulation Large Intestine Fluid/Electrolyte Secretion [PE]
Active Ingredients
Bisacodyl 5 mg/1
Route ORAL
Dosage Form TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE
RxCUI drug identifier 308753
Application Number 505G(a)(3)
Labeler Name DOLGENCORP, LLC
Packages
Package NDC Code Description
55910-792-56 1 blister pack in 1 carton (55910-792-56) / 25 tablet, delayed release in 1 blister pack
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Active ingredient

A list of the active, medicinal ingredients in the drug product.
Active ingredient (in each tablet) Bisacodyl USP, 5 mg

Dosage and administration

Information about the drug product’s dosage and administration recommendations, including starting dose, dose range, titration regimens, and any other clinically sigificant information that affects dosing recommendations.
Directions do not take more than directed 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
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

Inactive ingredient

A list of inactive, non-medicinal ingredients in a drug product.
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

Indications and usage

A statement of each of the drug products indications for use, such as for the treatment, prevention, mitigation, cure, or diagnosis of a disease or condition, or of a manifestation of a recognized disease or condition, or for the relief of symptoms associated with a recognized disease or condition. This field may also describe any relevant limitations of use.
Uses for relief of occasional constipation and irregularity this product generally produces bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours

Purpose

Information about the drug product’s indications for use.
Purpose Stimulant laxative

Spl product data elements

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Laxative Bisacodyl BISACODYL DEACETYLBISACODYL ACACIA AMMONIA FERROSOFERRIC OXIDE CALCIUM CARBONATE CARNAUBA WAX SILICON DIOXIDE D&C YELLOW NO. 10 ALUMINUM LAKE FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 HYPROMELLOSE, UNSPECIFIED ANHYDROUS LACTOSE MAGNESIUM STEARATE POLYDEXTROSE POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED Polyvinyl Acetate Phthalate POVIDONE, UNSPECIFIED STARCH, CORN PROPYLENE GLYCOL SHELLAC DIMETHICONE WATER SODIUM ALGINATE SODIUM BENZOATE SODIUM BICARBONATE SODIUM CITRATE STEARIC ACID SUCROSE TALC TITANIUM DIOXIDE TRIACETIN TRIETHYL CITRATE 5

Package label principal display panel

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Principal display panel DG® | health Compare to active ingredient of Dulcolax® Laxative Tablets* Laxative Tablets Bisacodyl USP, 5 mg Stimulant Laxative Gentle, dependable constipation relief 5 mg each 25 Tablets Comfort Coated Actual Tablet Size 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 ORG092379056 DISTRIBUTED BY OLD EAST MAIN CO. 100 MISSION RIDGE GOODLETTSVILLE, TN 37072 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! (888)309-9030 Dollar General 44-790 Dollar General 44-790

Ask doctor

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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

Do not use

Information about all contraindications for use. These contraindications are absolute and are intended for situations in which consumers should not use the product unless a prior diagnosis has been established by a doctor or for situations in which certain consumers should not use the product under any circumstances regardless of whether a doctor or health professional is consulted.
Do not use if you cannot swallow without chewing.

Keep out of reach of children

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Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Questions

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Questions or comments? 1-888-309-9030

Stop use

Information about when use of the drug product should be discontinued immediately and a doctor consulted. Includes information about any signs of toxicity or other reactions that would necessitate immediately discontinuing use of the product.
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

When using

Information about side effects that people may experience, and the substances (e.g. alcohol) or activities (e.g. operating machinery, driving a car) to avoid while using the drug product.
When using this product do not chew or crush tablet(s) do not use within 1 hour after taking an antacid or milk it may cause stomach discomfort, faintness, and cramps

Pregnancy or breast feeding

Pregnancy or Breast feeding
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Storage and handling

Information about safe storage and handling of the drug product.
Other information TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF OUTER PACKAGE IS OPENED OR BLISTER IS TORN OR BROKEN store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F) avoid excessive humidity see end flap for expiration date and lot number

Warnings

Information about serious adverse reactions and potential safety hazards, including limitations in use imposed by those hazards and steps that should be taken if they occur.
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 tablet(s) do not use within 1 hour after taking an antacid or milk 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.

Disclaimer: Do not rely on openFDA or Phanrmacy Near Me to make decisions regarding medical care. While we make every effort to ensure that data is accurate, you should assume all results are unvalidated. Source: OpenFDA, Healthporta Drugs API