FDA Label for Bisacodyl
View Indications, Usage & Precautions
- OTHER
- OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT
- OTC - PURPOSE
- INDICATIONS & USAGE
- WARNINGS
- OTC - DO NOT USE
- OTC - ASK DOCTOR
- OTC - WHEN USING
- OTC - STOP USE
- OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING
- OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
- DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION
- STORAGE AND HANDLING
- INACTIVE INGREDIENT
- OTC - QUESTIONS
- HOW SUPPLIED
Bisacodyl Product Label
The following document was submitted to the FDA by the labeler of this product A-s Medication Solutions. 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.
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Drug Facts
Otc - Active Ingredient
Active ingredient (in each suppository)
Bisacodyl USP, 10 mg
Otc - Purpose
Purpose
Stimulant Laxative
Indications & Usage
Uses
- relieves occasional constipation
- this product generally produces a bowel movement in 15 minutes to 1 hour
Warnings
Warnings
For rectal use only
Otc - Do Not Use
Do not use
when abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting are present.
Otc - Ask Doctor
Ask a doctor before use if you have a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over a period 2 weeks.
Otc - When Using
When using this product you may experience
- rectal burning
- mild cramps
- abdominal discomfort
- faintness
Otc - Stop Use
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- you have rectal bleeding or you fail to have bowel movement after using a laxative. These may be signs of a serious condition.
- you need to use a laxative product for more than one week
Otc - Pregnancy Or Breast Feeding
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Otc - Keep Out Of Reach Of Children
Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Dosage & Administration
Directions
- tear off one suppository from the strip
- peel apart the wrapper
- continue peeling apart to almost the full length of the suppository (see illustration at the right)
- gently remove the suppository from the wrapper
- lie on your side and push suppository, with pointed end first, high into the rectum so it will not slip out
- retain it for about 15 to 20 minutes.
- Do not exceed recommended dose
- if suppository seems soft, place in refrigerator for a short time before use
adults and children 12 years and over | 1 suppository once daily |
children under 12 years | Ask a doctor |
Storage And Handling
Other information
- store at temperatures below 25 C (77F)
- Made in India
Inactive Ingredient
Inactive ingredient hard fat
Otc - Questions
Questions or Comments? 1-800-540-3765
How Supplied
Product: 50090-5385
NDC: 50090-5385-0 6 SUPPOSITORY in a BLISTER PACK
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