Dulcolax (bisacodyl 5 mg) Dailymed
Generic: bisacodyl
IMPRINT: BI 12
SHAPE: round
COLOR: orange
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Otc - Active Ingredient Section
Drug Facts
Active ingredient (in each tablet) Purpose Bisacodyl (USP) 5 mg Stimulant laxative
Indications & Usage Section
OTC - PURPOSE SECTION
Use
- for temporary relief of occasional constipation and irregularity
- this product generally produces bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours
Warnings Section
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
- it may cause stomach discomfort, faintness and cramps
- do not chew or crush tablet(s)
- do not use within 1 hour after taking an antacid or milk
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.
- you 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 right away.
Dosage & Administration Section
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
Storage And Handling Section
Other information
- store at 20-25°C (68-77°F
- protect from excessive humidity
Inactive Ingredient Section
Inactive ingredients acacia gum, ammonium hydroxide, beeswax, carnauba wax, D&C Yellow #10 aluminum lake, D&C Red #30 aluminum lake, glycerin, glyceryl monostearate, iron oxide, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, methacrylic acid ethyl acrylate copolymer, methyl paraben, modified corn starch, polyethylene glycol 6000, polysorbate 80, povidone, propyl paraben, shellac, sodium benzoate, sucrose, talc, titanium dioxide, triethyl citrate
Otc - Questions Section
Questions? call 1-888-285-9159 (English/Spanish), M – F, 8:30 – 5 EST, or visit www.Dulcolax.com
Distributed by: Boehringer Ingelheim (BI) Consumer Health Care Products Division of BI Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Ridgefield, CT 06877. Product of Italy. Manufactured in Mexico. © 2016, BI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. All rights reserved.
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