FDA Label for Gentle Laxative
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Gentle Laxative Product Label
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Active Ingredient (In Each Tablet)
Bisacodyl 5 mg
Purpose
Stimulant laxative
Uses
- relieves 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 or 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 of age | take 1 tablet in a single daily dose |
children under 6 years of age | ask a doctor |
Other Information
- store at 25°C (77°F), excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
- avoid excessive humidity
- use by expiration date on package
Inactive Ingredients
acacia, ammonium hydroxide, calcium carbonate, carnauba wax, corn starch, D&C yellow #10 aluminum lake, FD&C yellow #6 aluminum lake, hypromellose, iron oxide black, lactose, magnesium stearate, methylparaben, polydextrose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl acetate phthalate, povidone, propylene glycol, propylparaben, shellac, silica, simethicone, sodium alginate, sodium benzoate, sodium bicarbonate, stearic acid, sucrose, talc, titanium dioxide, triacetin, triethyl citrate
Principal Display Panel
NDC 49035-327-12
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Compare to Dulcolax® Laxative Active ingredient*
Gentle
Laxative
Bisacodyl Delayed-Release
Tablets, USP
Gentle, Predictable Overnight Relief
5 100
mg COMFORT
COATED
TABLETS
Actual size
Distributed by: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Bentonville,
AR 72716 ©Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
* This product is not manufactured or distributed by Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc., owner of the registered trademark Dulcolax® .
50844 REV0312B32712
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