FDA Label for Laxative
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Laxative Product Label
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Active Ingredient (In Each Tablet)
Bisacodyl USP, 5 mg
Purpose
Stimulant laxative
Uses
- for 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 use within 1 hour after taking an antacid or milk
- do not chew or crush tablet(s)
- you may have stomach discomfort, faintness and cramps
Stop Use And Ask A Doctor If
- you need to use a laxative for more than 1 week
- you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement after use of a laxative. These could be signs of a serious condition.
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 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
- avoid excessive humidity
- store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
- 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
NDC 56062-327-56
laxative
BISACODYL USP 5, mg
STIMULANT LAXATIVE
• Overnight relief
• Gentle, dependable, constipation relief
ACTUAL SIZE
25 COMFORT
COATED TABLETS
†Compare to the active
ingredient in Dulcolax®
Laxative Tablets
†This product is not manufactured or distributed by Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GMBH, owner of
the registered trademark Dulcolax® Laxative Tablets.
50844 ORG011932756
TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF PACKAGE IS OPENED OR IF BLISTER
UNIT IS TORN, BROKEN OR SHOWS ANY SIGNS OF TAMPERING
DISTRIBUTED BY PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC.,
3300 PUBLIX CORPORATE PARKWAY, LAKELAND, FL 33811
1-888-267-3037 publix.com
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