NDC 70000-0221 Gentle Laxative
Bisacodyl Tablet, Delayed Release Oral
Product Information
What is NDC 70000-0221?
The NDC code 70000-0221 is assigned by the FDA to the product Gentle Laxative which is a human over the counter drug product labeled by Cardinal Health 110, Llc. Dba Leader. The generic name of Gentle Laxative is bisacodyl. The product's dosage form is tablet, delayed release and is administered via oral form. The product is distributed in 3 packages with assigned NDC codes 70000-0221-1 1 blister pack in 1 carton / 10 tablet, delayed release in 1 blister pack, 70000-0221-2 1 blister pack in 1 carton / 25 tablet, delayed release in 1 blister pack, 70000-0221-3 7 blister pack in 1 carton / 25 tablet, delayed release in 1 blister pack. This page includes all the important details about this product, including active and inactive ingredients, pharmagologic classes, product uses and characteristics, UNII information, RxNorm crosswalk and the complete product label.
What are the uses for Gentle Laxative?
Bisacodyl is used to treat constipation. It may also be used to clean out the intestines before a bowel examination/surgery. Bisacodyl is known as a stimulant laxative. It works by increasing the movement of the intestines, helping the stool to come out.
Product Characteristics
Color(s) | ORANGE (C48331) |
Shape | ROUND (C48348) |
Size(s) | 6 MM |
Imprint(s) | 5 |
Score | 1 |
Product Packages
NDC Code 70000-0221-1
Package Description: 1 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON / 10 TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE in 1 BLISTER PACK
Price per Unit: $0.04925 per EA
NDC Code 70000-0221-2
Package Description: 1 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON / 25 TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE in 1 BLISTER PACK
Price per Unit: $0.04925 per EA
NDC Code 70000-0221-3
Package Description: 7 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON / 25 TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE in 1 BLISTER PACK
Price per Unit: $0.04925 per EA
Product Details
What are Gentle Laxative Active Ingredients?
- BISACODYL 5 mg/1 - A diphenylmethane stimulant laxative used for the treatment of CONSTIPATION and for bowel evacuation. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p871)
Gentle Laxative Active Ingredients UNII Codes
- BISACODYL (UNII: 10X0709Y6I)
- DEACETYLBISACODYL (UNII: R09078E41Y) (Active Moiety)
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk
- RxCUI: 308753 - bisacodyl 5 MG Delayed Release Oral Tablet
- RxCUI: 308753 - bisacodyl 5 MG Enteric Coated Oral Tablet
Gentle Laxative Inactive Ingredients UNII Codes
- ACACIA (UNII: 5C5403N26O)
- CALCIUM CARBONATE (UNII: H0G9379FGK)
- CARNAUBA WAX (UNII: R12CBM0EIZ)
- STARCH, CORN (UNII: O8232NY3SJ)
- D&C YELLOW NO. 10 (UNII: 35SW5USQ3G)
- FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 (UNII: H77VEI93A8)
- HYPROMELLOSES (UNII: 3NXW29V3WO)
- LACTOSE, UNSPECIFIED FORM (UNII: J2B2A4N98G)
- MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)
- METHYLPARABEN (UNII: A2I8C7HI9T)
- POLYDEXTROSE (UNII: VH2XOU12IE)
- POLYETHYLENE GLYCOLS (UNII: 3WJQ0SDW1A)
- POVIDONE (UNII: FZ989GH94E)
- PROPYLENE (UNII: AUG1H506LY)
- POLYVINYL ACETATE PHTHALATE (UNII: 58QVG85GW3)
- PROPYLPARABEN (UNII: Z8IX2SC1OH)
- SHELLAC (UNII: 46N107B71O)
- SODIUM ALGINATE (UNII: C269C4G2ZQ)
- SODIUM BENZOATE (UNII: OJ245FE5EU)
- SODIUM BICARBONATE (UNII: 8MDF5V39QO)
- STEARIC ACID (UNII: 4ELV7Z65AP)
- SUCROSE (UNII: C151H8M554)
- TALC (UNII: 7SEV7J4R1U)
- TITANIUM DIOXIDE (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP)
- TRIACETIN (UNII: XHX3C3X673)
- TRIETHYL CITRATE (UNII: 8Z96QXD6UM)
Pharmacologic Class(es)
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Gentle Laxative Product Label
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Product Label Table of Contents
- ACTIVE INGREDIENT (IN EACH TABLET)
- PURPOSE
- USES
- 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?
- PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
Active Ingredient (In Each Tablet)
Bisacodyl 5 mg
Purpose
Stimulant laxative
Uses
- this product generally produces bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours
- relieves occasional constipation and irregularity
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 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
- see end flap for expiration date and lot number
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
Questions Or Comments?
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NDC 70000-0221-1
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Gentle Laxative
Bisacodyl, 5 mg | Stimulant Laxative
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