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Medique Medi-lax Enteric Coated (bisacodyl 5 mg) Dailymed

  1. Human OTC
  2. Stimulant Laxative
  3. Unifirst First Aid Corporation

Generic: bisacodyl 5 mg is used for the treatment of Abdomen, Acute Appendicitis Constipation Diarrhea Intestinal Obstruction Rectal Diseases

Medique Medi-lax Enteric Coated tablet, sugar coated - (bisacodyl 5 mg) image

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Drug Facts


Active Ingredient (in Each Tablet)


Bisacodyl USP 5 mg

Purpose


Stimulant laxative

Uses

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

Warnings


OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION


Do not use if you cannot swallow without chewing.

OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION


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

OTC - WHEN USING SECTION


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 or cramps

OTC - STOP USE SECTION


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.
  • need to use a laxative for more than 1 week

OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION


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

OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION


Keep out of reach of children.

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.

Directions


Adults and children 12 years and older: 1 to 3 tablets in a single daily dose

Children under 12 years: do not give to children under 12 years of age

Other Information

  • store between 68º to 77ºF (20º to 25ºC)
  • tamper evident sealed buler pack(s)
  • do not use if a buler unit is torn, broken or shows any signs of tampering

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

Questions Or Comments


Call 1-800-634-7680

Medique Medi-lax Label


Medique®

Medi-lax

Stimulant Laxative

Bisacodyl Delayed-Release Tablets USP, 5 mg

*Compare to the active ingredients in Ducolax®

Enteric Coated Tablets

Tamper Evident Buler Pack

25 Tablets



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