FDA Label for Laxative Gentle
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Laxative Gentle Product Label
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Active Ingredient (In Each Tablet)
Bisacodyl USP, 5 mg
Purpose
Stimulant laxative
Uses
- for temporary relief of occasional constipation and irregularity
- this product generally produces bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours
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 2 weeks
When Using This Product
- do not chew or crush tablet(s)
- do not use within 1 hour after taking an antacid or milk
- you may have stomach discomfort, faintness and cramps
Stop Use And Ask A Doctor If
- you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement after use of a laxative. 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 (1-800-222-1222) 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 |
children 6 to under 12 years | take 1 tablet in a single daily dose |
children under 6 years | ask a doctor |
Other Information
- TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF OUTER PACKAGE IS OPENED OR BLISTER IS TORN OR BROKEN
- store at 25° (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
- avoid excessive humidity
- see end flap for expiration date and lot number
Inactive Ingredients
acacia, ammonium hydroxide, calcium carbonate, carnauba wax, colloidal anhydrous silica, corn starch, D&C yellow #10 aluminum lake, FD&C yellow #6 aluminum lake, hypromellose, iron oxide black, lactose anhydrous, magnesium stearate, methylparaben, polydextrose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl acetate phthalate, povidone, propylene glycol, propylparaben, shellac glaze, simethicone, sodium alginate, sodium benzoate, sodium bicarbonate, stearic acid, sucrose, talc, titanium dioxide, triacetin, triethyl citrate
Principal Display Panel
COMPARE TO the active ingredient in DULCOLAX®
LAXATIVE TABLETS *See side panel
NDC 30142-827-12
Kroger®
GENTLE
Laxative
Tablets
Bisacodyl USP, 5 mg
STIMULANT LAXATIVE
Gentle, Predictable
Overnight Relief
100
COMFORT COATED TABLETS
actual size
TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF
CARTON IS OPENED OR IF BLISTER
UNIT IS TORN, BROKEN OR SHOWS
ANY SIGNS OF TAMPERING
*Dulcolax® is a registered trademark of
Boehringer Ingelheim Corporation,
Plainsboro, NJ, 08536. Boehringer
Ingelheim Corporation is not affiliated
with The Kroger Co. or this product.
50844 REV0217A32712
DISTRIBUTED BY THE KROGER CO.
CINCINNATI, OHIO 450202
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