5 (Bisacodyl 5 mg)
Pill imprint 5 has been identified as Bisacodyl 5 mg.
Bisacodyl is used in the treatment of constipation; bowel preparation and belongs to the drug class laxatives. There is no proven risk in humans during pregnancy. Bisacodyl 5 mg is not a controlled substance under the Controlled Substance Act (CSA).
Bisacodyl
- Imprint:
- 5
- Strength:
- 5 mg
- Color:
- Orange
- Shape:
- Round
- Availability:
- Rx and/or OTC
- Drug Class:
- Laxatives
- Pregnancy Category:
- B - No proven risk in humans
- CSA Schedule:
- Not a controlled drug
- Manufacturer:
- Major Pharmaceuticals Inc.
- National Drug Code (NDC):
- 00904-7927
- Inactive Ingredients:
- acacia
calcium sulfate anhydrous
lactose anhydrous
carnauba wax
silicon dioxide
corn starch
D&C Yellow No. 10
FD&C Yellow No. 6
gelatin
magnesium stearate
microcrystalline cellulose
ammonium nonoxynol-4 sulfate
shellac
sodium starch glycolate type A potato
stearic acid
magnesium silicate
titanium dioxide
More about bisacodyl
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