Medique Medi-lax (bisacodyl 5 mg) Dailymed
Generic: bisacodyl
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Drug Facts
Active Ingredient (in Each Tablet)
Bisacodyl 5mg
Purpose
Stimulant laxative
Uses
- temporarily relieves occasional constipation and irregularity
- generally produces bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours
Warnings
Do not chew tablets, give to children under 12 years or to persons who cannot swallow without chewing.
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- stomach pain
- nausea
- 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 take within 1 hour after taking an antacid or milk
- you may have stomach discomfort, faintness or cramps
Stop use and ask a doctor if you
- have rectal bleeding or if you fail to have a bowel movement after using this product. These could be signs of a serious condition.
- need to use a laxative for more than one 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.
Directions
take with a glass of water
adults and children 12 years and over: take 1 to 3 tablets in a single daily dose, or as directed by a doctor
children under 12 years: do not give to children under 12 years of age
Other Information
- store at 25ºC (77ºF) excursions permitted between 15º-30ºC (59º-86ºF)
- tamper evident sealed buler pack(s)
- do not use if a buler unit is torn, broken or shows any signs of tampering
- protect from moisture and excessive humidity
Inactive Ingredients
acacia, anhydrous calcium sulfate, anhydrous lactose, carnauba wax, colloidal silicon dioxide, corn starch, D&C Yellow #10 aluminum lake, FD&C Yellow #6 aluminum lake, gelatin, iron oxide black (ferrosoferric oxide), iron oxide red, iron oxide yellow (iron oxide ochre), 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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Medique Medi-lax Label
Medique ®
Medi-lax
Stimulant Laxative
Bisacodyl Delayed-Released USP, 5 mg
Compare to the Active Ingredient in Dulcolax ®
Registered Trademark of Boehringer Ingelheim
Tamper Evident Buler Pack
25 Tablets
Easy To Swallow
Enteric Coated Tablets
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