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Stimulant laxative enteric coated - Medication Information

Product NDC Code 57896-441
Drug Name

Stimulant laxative enteric coated

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
RxCUI drug identifier 308753
Application Number 505G(a)(3)
Labeler Name Geri-Care Pharmaceutical Corp
Packages
Package NDC Code Description
57896-441-01 100 tablet in 1 bottle (57896-441-01)
57896-441-10 1000 tablet in 1 bottle (57896-441-10)
57896-441-20 200 tablet in 1 bottle (57896-441-20)
57896-441-25 1 blister pack in 1 carton (57896-441-25) / 25 tablet in 1 blister pack
57896-441-26 25 tablet in 1 bottle (57896-441-26)
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Active ingredient

A list of the active, medicinal ingredients in the drug product.
Active ingredient (in each tablet) Bisacodyl 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 take with a glass of water adults and children 12 years and older: take 1 to 3 tablets in a single daily dose children 12 and under: ask a doctor

Inactive ingredient

A list of inactive, non-medicinal ingredients in a drug product.
Inactive ingredients acacia, ammonium hydroxide, calcium carbonate, corn starch, D&C yellow #10 lake, FD&C yellow #6 lake, hypromellose, iron oxide black, lactose, magnesium stearate, methylparaben, PEG, polydextrose, polyvinyl acetate phthalate, propylparaben, propylene glycol, povidone, shellac, simethicone, silica, sodium alginate, sodium benzoate, sodium bicarbonate, stearic acid, sucrose, talc, titanium dioxide, triacetin, triethyl citrate, wax.

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

Usually a list of ingredients in a drug product.
stimulant laxative enteric coated Bisacodyl SODIUM ALGINATE SODIUM BENZOATE SODIUM BICARBONATE STEARIC ACID SUCROSE TALC TITANIUM DIOXIDE TRIACETIN TRIETHYL CITRATE BISACODYL DEACETYLBISACODYL ACACIA AMMONIA CALCIUM CARBONATE CARNAUBA WAX STARCH, CORN D&C YELLOW NO. 10 FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 HYPROMELLOSES FERROSOFERRIC OXIDE LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE MAGNESIUM STEARATE METHYLPARABEN POLYDEXTROSE POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED POLYVINYL ACETATE PHTHALATE PROPYLPARABEN PROPYLENE GLYCOL POVIDONE SHELLAC DIMETHICONE SILICON DIOXIDE 5

Package label principal display panel

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Package Label 1

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? 1-800-540-3765

Storage and handling

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Other information • Tamper Evident: Do not use if imprinted seal under cap is missing or broken • store at room temperature 15°-30°C (59°-86°F) • avoid excessive humidity • package not child resistant

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, vomiting • noticed 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 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 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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