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BISACODYL (bisacodyl 5 mg) Dailymed

  1. Human OTC
  2. Stimulant Laxative
  3. TARGET CORPORATION

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

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Drug Facts


Active Ingredient (in Each Tablet)


Bisacodyl USP, 5 mg

Purpose


Stimulant Laxative

Uses

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

Warnings


WARNINGS

Warning: Do not use if you cannot swallow without chewing.

Ask a doctor before use if you have: stomach pain, nausea or vomiting; A sudden change in bowel habits that lasts more than two weeks.

When using this product: Do not chew or crush tablet(s); Do not use within 1 hour after taking an antacid or milk; Do not use this product if you have stomach discomfort, faintness or cramps.

Do not use

  • if you cannot swallow without chewing

Ask a doctor before use if you have

  • stomach pain, nausea or vomiting
  • noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts more than 2 weeks

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

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a 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

If pregnant 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 (1-800-222-1222).

Other Information

  • each tablet contains: magnesium 5 mg
  • store at 25°C (77°F) excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
  • use by expiration date on package
  • protect from excessive humidity

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

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

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