FDA Label for Extra Gentle Laxative
View Indications, Usage & Precautions
- 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
- OTHER INFORMATION
- INACTIVE INGREDIENT
- OTC - QUESTIONS
- PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
Extra Gentle Laxative Product Label
The following document was submitted to the FDA by the labeler of this product Dolgencorp 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.
Otc - Active Ingredient
Active ingredient
(in each tablet)
Bisacodyl USP 5 mg
Otc - Purpose
Purpose
Stimulant laxative
Indications & Usage
Uses
- for temporary relief of occasional constipation and irregularity
- this product generally produces bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours
Warnings
Warnings
Otc - Do Not Use
Do not use if you cannot swallow without chewing
Otc - Ask Doctor
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
Otc - When Using
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 discomtort, faintness or cramps
Otc - Stop Use
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
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. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Dosage & Administration
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
Other information
- each tablet contains: magnesium 5 mg
- store at 25 0C (77 0F) excursions permitted between 15 0C-30 0C (59 0-86 0F)
- use by expiration date on package
- protect from excessive humidity
Inactive Ingredient
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
Otc - Questions
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