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Bisacodyl (bisacodyl 5 mg) Dailymed

  1. Human OTC
  2. Stimulant Laxative
  3. Raritan Pharmaceuticals Inc

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

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Active Ingredient (in Each Tablet)


Bisacodyl, USP 5 mg

Purpose


Stimulant laxative

Use

  • â–ªfor relief of occasional constipation and irregularity
  • â–ªthis product generally produces a bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours

Warnings


Do not use


if you cannot swallow without chewing.

Ask a doctor before use if you have

  • â–ªstomach pain, nausea or vomiting
  • â–ªa sudden change in bowel habits that lasts more than 2 weeks

When using this product

  • â–ªit may cause stomach discomfort, faintness and cramps
  • â–ªdo not chew or crush tablet(s)
  • â–ªdo not use within 1 hour after taking an antacid or milk

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • â–ªyou have rectal bleeding or fail to have bowl movement after using this product. These could be signs of a serious condition.
  • â–ªyou need to use a laxative for more than 1 week

If pregnancy 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 at (1-800-222-1222).

Directions


take with a glass of water

adults and children 12 years of age and over 

1 to 3 tablets in a single daily dose 

children 6 to under 12 years of age
1 tablet in a single daily dose

children under 6 years of age
ask a doctor

Other Information

  • •store at room temperature
  • •Protect from excessive humidity

Inactive Ingredients


acacia, anhydrous calcium sulfate, anhydrous lactose, carnauba wax, colloidal silicon dioxide, corn starch, D&C yellow No. 10, FD&C yellow No. 6, gelatin, iron oxide, iron oxide black, iron oxide yellow, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol (PEG) 400, polyvinyl acetate phthalate, povidone, shellac, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid, sugar, talc, titanium dioxide.

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NDC# 68163-116-25

*Compare to the Active Ingredient in Dulcolax® Tablets

Bisacodyl Laxative

Bisacodyl, USP 5 mg/Stimulant Laxative

Gentle, Overnight relief constipation relief

25 Coated Tablets

*This product is not manufactured or distributed by Chattem Inc., the owner of the registered trademark Dulcolax® Tablets.

TAMPER EVIDENT: Do not use if any individual unit is broken or open.

IMPORTANT: Keep this carton for future reference on full labeling.

Manufactured by:

Raritan Pharmaceuticals

8 Joanna Court,

East Brunswick, NJ 08816

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