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Cvs gentle laxative - Medication Information

Product NDC Code 59779-107
Drug Name

Cvs gentle laxative

Type Brand
Pharm Class Increased Large Intestinal Motility [PE],
Stimulant Laxative [EPC],
Stimulation Large Intestine Fluid/Electrolyte Secretion [PE]
Active Ingredients
Bisacodyl 10 mg/1
Route RECTAL
Dosage Form SUPPOSITORY
RxCUI drug identifier 198509
Application Number M007
Labeler Name CVS Pharmacy
Packages
Package NDC Code Description
59779-107-09 2 blister pack in 1 carton (59779-107-09) / 4 suppository in 1 blister pack (59779-107-08)
59779-107-17 4 blister pack in 1 carton (59779-107-17) / 4 suppository in 1 blister pack (59779-107-16)
59779-107-04 1 blister pack in 1 carton (59779-107-04) / 4 suppository in 1 blister pack
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Active ingredient

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Active Ingredient (in each Suppository) Purpose Bisacodyl USP, 10 mg.................................Stimulant Laxative

Dosage and administration

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Directions Adults and children 12 years of age and older Children 6 to under 12 years Children under 6 One suppository once daily 1/2 suppository once daily Ask doctor. -Detach one suppository from the strip and remove from foil - Carefully insert one suppository well into the rectum -Do not use more than once per day

Inactive ingredient

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Inactive ingredient Inactive ingredient Hydrogenated vegetable oil

Indications and usage

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Uses Uses - For relief of occasional constipation and irregularity -This product generally produces bowel movement in 15 minutes to 1 hour

Purpose

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Purpose Stimulant Laxative

Spl product data elements

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CVS Gentle Laxative Bisacodyl PALM KERNEL OIL BISACODYL DEACETYLBISACODYL

Package label principal display panel

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Product Label Product Label

Ask doctor

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Ask a doctor Ask a doctor before use if you have - noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that persists over a period of two 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 Do not use - more than once per day - for a period of longer than one week unless directed by a doctor - laxative products when abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting are present unless directed by a doctor

Keep out of reach of children

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Keep out of reach of children Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

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 Stop use and ask a doctor if you have rectal bleeding or fail to have bowel movement after using a laxative. This may indicate a serious condition

When using

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When using this product When using this product - May cause abdominal discomfort, faintness, rectal burning, and mild cramps

Pregnancy or breast feeding

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

Storage and handling

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Other information Other information - Store at room temperature: 15 o - 30 o C (59 o - 86 o F). Do not exceed 30 o C (86 o F) - Individually sealed for your protection. Do not use if foil is torn or open

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 For rectal use only.

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