Bisacodyl (bisacodyl 5 mg) Dailymed
Generic: bisacodyl is used for the treatment of Abdomen, Acute Appendicitis Constipation Diarrhea Intestinal Obstruction Rectal Diseases
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Otc - Active Ingredient Section
Active ingredient (in each tablet) Bisacodyl 5 mg
Otc - Purpose Section
Purpose Laxative
Indications & Usage Section
Uses
- relieves occasional constipation
- generally produces bowel movement in 6-12 hours
Warnings Section
Warnings
Otc - Do Not Use Section
Do not use
- for longer than one week
- when abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting are present
- in children under 6 years of age
- in persons who cannot swallow without chewing
Otc - Ask Doctor Section
Ask a doctor before use if you have noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over two weeks
Otc - Ask Doctor/pharmacist Section
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking any other drug. Take this product two or more hours before or after other drugs. Laxatives may affect how other drugs work.
Otc - When Using Section
When using this product
- do not take dose within one hour of taking an antacid or milk
- you may experience abdominal discomfort, faintness and cramps
Otc - Stop Use Section
Stop use and ask a doctor if These may indicate a serious condition.
- you have rectal bleeding
- you fail to have a bowel movement after use of this product
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 DO NOT CHEW TABLETSadults and children 12 years and over: 1-3 tablets once dailychildren 6 to 11 years: 1 tablet once dailychildren under 6 years: ask a doctor
Storage And Handling Section
Other information store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)
Inactive Ingredient Section
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, iron oxide black, 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
Otc - Questions Section
Questions or comments? call 1-800-645-2158 9 am - 5 pm ET, Monday - Friday
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Bisacodyl
Delayed-Release Tablets USP, 5 mg
Enteric Coated Stimulate Laxative
NDC 54868-2497-0
100 tablets
Distributed by:Physicians Total Care, Inc.Tulsa, Oklahoma     74146
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