FDA Label for Bisacodyl
View Indications, Usage & Precautions
- ACTIVE INGREDIENT (IN EACH SUPPOSITORY)
- PURPOSE
- USES
- WARNINGS
- DO NOT USE UNLESS DIRECTED BY A DOCTOR
- 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?
- LEADER BISACODYL SUPPOSITORIES
Bisacodyl Product Label
The following document was submitted to the FDA by the labeler of this product Cardinal Health. 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.
Active Ingredient (In Each Suppository)
Bisacodyl USP, 10mg
Purpose
Stimulant Laxative
Uses
- for temporary relief of occasional constipation
- this product generally produces bowel movement in 15 minutes to 1 hour
Warnings
For rectal use only.
Do Not Use Unless Directed By A Doctor
- if abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting are present
- for longer than 1 week
Ask A Doctor Before Use If You Have
noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over a perios of 2 weeks
When Using This Product
it may cause abdominal discomfort, faitness, rectal burning and mild cramps
Stop Use And Ask A Doctor If
you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement after using this product. These may indicate a serious condition.
If Pregnant Or Breast Feeding,
ask a health professional before use.
Keep Out Of Reach Of Children.
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.
Directions
- detach one suppository from the strip
- remove wrapper before inserting into rectum
- carefully insert one suppository well into the rectum, pointed end first
- retain about 15 to 20 minutes
adults and children 12 years of age and over - 1 suppository once daily
children 6 to under 12 years of age - 1/2 suppository once daily
children under 6 - do not use
Other Information
- Store at room remperature do not to exceed 30°C (86°F)
- Lot No. & Exp. Date: see wrapper or box
Inactive Ingredients
hydrogenated vegetable oil
Questions Or Comments?
(800) 492-5988
Leader Bisacodyl Suppositories
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Bisacodyl Suppositories
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Livonia, MI 48152
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