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Bisacodyl - Medication Information

Product NDC Code 68210-4106
Drug Name

Bisacodyl

Type Generic
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
RxCUI drug identifier 308753
Application Number M007
Labeler Name Spirit Pharmaceuticals LLC
Packages
Package NDC Code Description
68210-4106-1 75 tablet in 1 package (68210-4106-1)
68210-4106-2 1 bottle in 1 carton (68210-4106-2) / 30 tablet in 1 bottle
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Active ingredient

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

Dosage and administration

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Directions take with a glass of water adults and children 12 years 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
adults and children 12 years 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

Inactive ingredient

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Inactive ingredients Acacia, anhydrous calcium sulfate, anhydrous lactose, carnauba wax, colloidal silicon dioxide, corn starch, D&C Yellow #10 Aluminum Lake, FD&C Yellow #6 Aluminum Lake, gelatin, iron oxide, iron oxide black, iron oxide yellow (iron oxide ochre), magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol (PEG) 400, polyvinyl acetate phthalate, povidone, shellac, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid, sugar, talc, titanium dioxide

Indications and usage

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Uses for temporary relief of occasional constipation and irregularity this product generally produces bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours

Purpose

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Purpose Stimulant laxative

Spl product data elements

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Bisacodyl Bisacodyl ACACIA CALCIUM SULFATE ANHYDROUS ANHYDROUS LACTOSE CARNAUBA WAX SILICON DIOXIDE STARCH, CORN D&C YELLOW NO. 10 FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 GELATIN FERRIC OXIDE RED FERRIC OXIDE YELLOW FERROSOFERRIC OXIDE MAGNESIUM STEARATE MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 400 POLYVINYL ACETATE PHTHALATE POVIDONE K30 SHELLAC SODIUM STARCH GLYCOLATE TYPE A CORN STEARIC ACID TALC TITANIUM DIOXIDE SUCROSE BISACODYL DEACETYLBISACODYL TCL003

Package label principal display panel

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PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL CABINET Bisacodyl Tablets, USP 5 mg image description image description

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Drug Facts

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

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When using this product ■ do not chew or crush tablet(s) ■ it may cause stomach discomfort, faintness and cramps ■ do not use within 1 hour after taking an antacid or milk

Keep out of reach of children

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Keep out of reach of children.

Other safety information

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Other information ■ each tablet contains: magnesium 5 mg ■ store at 20-25°C (68-77°F) ■ protect from excessive humidity

Questions

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Questions or comments? 1-888-333-9792

Stop use

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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

Pregnancy or breast feeding

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

Warnings

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Warnings Do not use if you cannot swallow without chewing

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