FDA Label for Bisacody Enteric Coated
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- ACTIVE INGREDIENT (IN EACH TABLET)
- PURPOSE
- USE
- DO NOT USE
- ASK A DOCTOR BEFORE USE IF YOU HAVE
- WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT
- STOP USE AND ASK A DOCTOR IF
- IF PREGNANT OR BREAST-FEEDING,
- KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
- DIRECTIONS
- OTHER INFORMATION
- INACTIVE INGREDIENTS
- QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS?
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Bisacody Enteric Coated Product Label
The following document was submitted to the FDA by the labeler of this product Meijer, Inc.. The document includes published materials associated whith this product with the essential scientific information about this product as well as other prescribing information. Product labels may durg indications and usage, generic names, contraindications, active ingredients, strength dosage, routes of administration, appearance, warnings, inactive ingredients, etc.
Active Ingredient (In Each Tablet)
Bisacodyl USP 5 mg
Purpose
Stimulant laxative
Use
- for temporary relief of occasional constipation and irregularity
- this product generally produces a 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
- it may cause stomach discomfort, faintness and cramps
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
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.
Directions
• take with a glass of water
adults and children 12 years of age and over | take 1 to 3 tablets in a single daily dose |
children 6 to under 12 years of age | take 1 tablet in a single daily dose |
children under 6 years of age | ask a doctor |
Other Information
• store between 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)
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, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol (PEG) 400, polyvinyl acetate phthalate, povidone, shellac, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid, sugar, talc, titanium dioxide
Questions Or Comments?
Call 1-877-753-3935 Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM EST
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Compare To DULCOLAX®* active ingredient*
Enteric Coated Tablets
LAXATIVE
Bisacodyl, 5 mg
For Gentle, Predictable, Overnight Relief
Tablets
TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF CARTON IS OPENED OR IF BLISTER UNIT IS TORN, BROKEN OR SHOWS ANY SIGNS OF TAMPERING.
KEEP OUTER CARTON FOR COMPLETE WARNINGS AND PRODUCT INFORMATION.
*This product is not manufactured or distributed by Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals Inc., distributor of Dulcolax® Laxative.
DIST. BY MEIJER DISTRIBUTION, INC.
GRAND RAPID, MI 49544
Product Label
Meijer Enteric Coated Tablets Laxative
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