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Correctol

Dosage form: tablet, coated
Ingredients: Bisacodyl 5mg
Labeler: MSD Consumer Care, Inc.
NDC code: 11523-4335

Correctol®

Drug Facts

Active ingredient (In each tablet)

Bisacodyl 5mg

Purpose

Stimulant Laxative

Uses
  • for relief of occasional constipation (irregularity)
  • this product generally produces bowel movement in 6 to 12

Warnings

Do not use
  • if you are unable to swallow without chewing
  • within 1 hour after taking antacid or milk

Ask a doctor before use if you have
  • abdominal pain
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that persists over a period of 2 weeks

When using this product
  • do not chew or crush tablets
  • abdominal discomfort, faintness, and cramps may occur

Stop use and ask a doctor if
  • you need to use more than 1 week
  • rectal bleeding or failure to have a bowel movement after use of a laxative. These may 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 water
adults and children 12 years of age and olderTake 1 to 3 tablets in a Single dose, once daily
children 6 to under 12 years of ageTake 1 tablet once a day
children under 6 years of ageask a doctor

Other information
  • do not expose to temperatures above 30°F
  • store between 20 to 25°C (68 to 77°F)

Inactive ingredients

Anhydrous Lactose, Carmine, Carnauba wax, Hypromellose, Magnesium stearate, Methacrylic Acid and Ethyl Acrylate Copolymer Dispersion, Pharmaceutical Ink, Polyethylene Glycol, Polysorbate 80, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Talc, Titanium Dioxide, Triacetin, Triethyl Citrate

Questions or comments?

Call 1-800-317-2165 between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM Central Standard Time Monday through Friday.

Distributed by
MSD Consumer Care, Inc.,
PO Box 377, Memphis, TN 38151 USA,
a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc.,
Whitehouse Station, NJ USA.

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 60 Tablet Carton

NDC 11523-4335-03

The Woman's Gentle Laxative

Correctol®

Bisacodyl Stimulant Laxative

Dependable
Overnight Relief

60
COMFORT-COATED
TABLETS

CORRECTOL 
bisacodyl tablet, coated
Product Information
Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:11523-4335
Route of AdministrationORALDEA Schedule    
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
Bisacodyl (Bisacodyl) Bisacodyl5 mg
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient NameStrength
Anhydrous Lactose 
Carnauba Wax 
Hypromelloses 
Magnesium stearate 
Polyethylene Glycols 
Polysorbate 80 
Polyvinyl Alcohol 
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate 
Talc 
Titanium Dioxide 
Triacetin 
Triethyl Citrate 
Product Characteristics
ColorPINKScoreno score
ShapeROUNDSize8mm
FlavorImprint CodeC
Contains    
Packaging
#Item CodePackage Description
1NDC:11523-4335-11 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON
115 TABLET, COATED in 1 BLISTER PACK
2NDC:11523-4335-22 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON
215 TABLET, COATED in 1 BLISTER PACK
3NDC:11523-4335-34 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON
315 TABLET, COATED in 1 BLISTER PACK
4NDC:11523-4335-46 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON
415 TABLET, COATED in 1 BLISTER PACK
Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
OTC MONOGRAPH NOT FINALpart33407/31/2014
Labeler - MSD Consumer Care, Inc. (968091715)
Establishment
NameAddressID/FEIOperations
Rottendorf Pharma INC. (Germany)315974691MANUFACTURE(11523-4335)

Revised: 06/2014
 
MSD Consumer Care, Inc.

Further information

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