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Unit dose bisacodyl - Medication Information

Product NDC Code 55154-6897
Drug Name

Unit dose bisacodyl

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 M007
Labeler Name Cardinal Health 107, LLC
Packages
Package NDC Code Description
55154-6897-0 10 blister pack in 1 bag (55154-6897-0) / 1 tablet, delayed release in 1 blister pack
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Active ingredient

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Active ingredient (in each tablet) Bisacodyl 5 mg Enteric Coated Tablets

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 over take 1 to 3 tablets in a single daily dose children 6 to under 12 years of age take 1 tablet in a single daily dose children under 6 years of age ask a doctor
adults and children 12 years and overtake 1 to 3 tablets in a single daily dose
children 6 to under 12 years of agetake 1 tablet in a single daily dose
children under 6 years of ageask a doctor

Inactive ingredient

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Inactive ingredients acacia, ammonium hydroxide, calcium carbonate, carnauba wax, colloidal anhydrous silica, corn starch, D&C yellow #10 aluminum lake, FD&C yellow #6 aluminum lake, hypromellose, iron oxide black, lactose anhydrous, magnesium stearate, methylparaben, polydextrose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl acetate phthalate, povidone, propylene glycol, propylparaben, shellac glaze, simethicone, sodium alginate, sodium benzoate, sodium bicarbonate, stearic acid, sucrose, talc, titanium dioxide, triacetin, triethyl citrate

Indications and usage

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Uses • relieves 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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Unit Dose Bisacodyl Bisacodyl BISACODYL DEACETYLBISACODYL ACACIA CALCIUM CARBONATE CARNAUBA WAX STARCH, CORN D&C YELLOW NO. 10 FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 HYPROMELLOSE, UNSPECIFIED FERROSOFERRIC OXIDE LACTOSE, UNSPECIFIED FORM MAGNESIUM STEARATE METHYLPARABEN POLYDEXTROSE POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED Polyvinyl Acetate Phthalate POVIDONE, UNSPECIFIED PROPYLENE GLYCOL PROPYLPARABEN SHELLAC SODIUM ALGINATE SODIUM BENZOATE SODIUM BICARBONATE STEARIC ACID SUCROSE TALC TITANIUM DIOXIDE TRIACETIN TRIETHYL CITRATE 5

Package label principal display panel

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Principal Display Panel Bisacodyl 5 mg Enteric Coated Tablets 10 Tablets Bag Label

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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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? (800) 616-2471 Distributed By: MAJOR® PHARMACEUTICALS 17177 N Laurel Park Drive, Suite 233 Livonia, MI 48152 USA Distributed By: Cardinal Health Dublin, OH 43017 L5071915-11223 L5071915-21223

Stop use

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Stop use and ask a doctor if • have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement after use of a laxative. These may 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 or cramps

Storage and handling

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Other information • store at 25ºC (77ºF); excursions permitted between 15º-30ºC (59º-86ºF) • avoid excessive humidity

Warnings

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Warnings This Unit Dose package is not child resistant and is Intended for Institutional Use Only. 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. Do not use if you cannot swallow without chewing. 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 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 or cramps Stop use and ask a doctor if • have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement after use of a laxative. These may be signs of a serious condition. • you need to use a laxative for more than 1 week 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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