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Dulcolax laxative - Medication Information

Product NDC Code 41167-0210
Drug Name

Dulcolax 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,
209601
Application Number 505G(a)(3)
Labeler Name Chattem, Inc.
Packages
Package NDC Code Description
41167-0210-1 1 blister pack in 1 carton (41167-0210-1) / 4 suppository in 1 blister pack
41167-0210-2 2 blister pack in 1 carton (41167-0210-2) / 4 suppository in 1 blister pack
41167-0210-3 4 blister pack in 1 carton (41167-0210-3) / 4 suppository in 1 blister pack
41167-0210-5 7 blister pack in 1 carton (41167-0210-5) / 4 suppository in 1 blister pack
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Active ingredient

A list of the active, medicinal ingredients in the drug product.
Active i ngredient (in each suppository) Bisacodyl (USP) 10 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 adults and children 12 years of age and over 1 suppository in a single daily dose. Peel open plastic. Insert suppository into rectum, pointed end first. Retain about 15 to 20 minutes. children 6 to under 12 years of age ½ suppository in a single daily dose children under 6 years of age ask a doctor

Inactive ingredient

A list of inactive, non-medicinal ingredients in a drug product.
Inactive ingredient hard fat

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.
Use for relief of occasional constipation and irregularity this product generally produces bowel movement in 15 minutes to 1 hour

Purpose

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

Spl product data elements

Usually a list of ingredients in a drug product.
Dulcolax Laxative Bisacodyl BISACODYL DEACETYLBISACODYL FAT, HARD

Package label principal display panel

The content of the principal display panel of the product package, usually including the product’s name, dosage forms, and other key information about the drug product.
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL Dulcolax Bisacodyl (USP) 10 mg Suppository/ Stimulant Laxative MEDICATED LAXATIVE SUPPOSITORY 4 COMFORT SHAPED SUPPOSITORIES DO NOT SWALLOW PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL Dulcolax Bisacodyl (USP) 10 mg Suppository/ Stimulant Laxative MEDICATED LAXATIVE SUPPOSITORY 4 COMFORT SHAPED SUPPOSITORIES DO NOT SWALLOW

Spl unclassified section

Information not classified as belonging to one of the other fields. Approximately 40% of labeling with effective_time between June 2009 and August 2014 have information in this field.
Dulcolax® Medicated Laxative Suppositories Drug Facts Other information do not use if individual blister unit is open or torn store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)

Ask doctor

Information about when a doctor should be consulted about existing conditions or sumptoms before using the drug product, including all warnings for persons with certain preexisting conditions (excluding pregnancy) and all warnings for persons experiencing certain symptoms. The warnings under this heading are those intended only for situations in which consumers should not use the product until a doctor is consulted.
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

Keep out of reach of children

Information pertaining to whether the product should be kept out of the reach of children, and instructions about what to do in the case of accidental contact or ingestion, if appropriate.
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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Question s ? Call 1- 866 - 844 - 2798 or visit www.Dulcolax.com Keep carton as it contains important product information.

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 using this product. 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 it may cause stomach discomfort, faintness, rectal burning and mild cramps

Pregnancy or breast feeding

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

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 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, rectal burning and mild cramps 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.

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