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C-lax laxative - Medication Information

Product NDC Code 59779-676
Drug Name

C-lax 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 CVS Pharmacy
Packages
Package NDC Code Description
59779-676-13 250 tablet, delayed release in 1 bottle, plastic (59779-676-13)
59779-676-52 6 blister pack in 1 carton (59779-676-52) / 15 tablet, delayed release in 1 blister pack
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Active ingredient

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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

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Inactive ingredients carmine, colloidal silicon dioxide, corn starch, FD&C red #40 aluminum lake, hypromellose, lactose anhydrous, magnesium stearate, methacrylic acid, microcrystalline cellulose, polydextrose, polyethylene glycol, shellac wax, simethicone, sodium bicarbonate, sodium lauryl sulfate, stearic acid, talc, titanium dioxide, triacetin, triethyl citrate

Indications and usage

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Uses for relief of occasional constipation (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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C-Lax Laxative Bisacodyl BISACODYL DEACETYLBISACODYL SILICON DIOXIDE STARCH, CORN FD&C RED NO. 40 HYPROMELLOSE, UNSPECIFIED ANHYDROUS LACTOSE MAGNESIUM STEARATE METHACRYLIC ACID MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE POLYDEXTROSE POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED SHELLAC DIMETHICONE WATER SODIUM BICARBONATE SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE STEARIC ACID TALC TITANIUM DIOXIDE TRIACETIN TRIETHYL CITRATE B

Package label principal display panel

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Principal display panel ♥︎CVS Health ® C-Lax Laxative BISACODYL USP, 5 mg Stimulant laxative Enteric coated For gentle, dependable constipation relief Actual Size 250 TABLETS TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF IMPRINTED SAFETY SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING 50844 REV0923D67613 Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc. One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895 © 2019 CVS/pharmacy CVS.com® 1-800-SHOP CVS V-14236 ✓ CVS® Quality Money Back Guarantee CVS 44-676A CVS 44-676A

Ask doctor

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Ask a doctor before use if you have a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts more than 2 weeks stomach pain, nausea or vomiting

Do not use

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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? 1-800-426-9391

Stop use

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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

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When using this product do not chew or crush tablet(s) do not use within 1 hour after taking an antacid or milk you may have 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

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Other information store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F) avoid excessive humidity use by expiration date on package

Warnings

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Warnings Do not use if you cannot swallow without chewing. Ask a doctor before use if you have a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts more than 2 weeks stomach pain, nausea or vomiting When using this product do not chew or crush tablet(s) do not use within 1 hour after taking an antacid or milk you may have 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.

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