Bisacodyl
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on March 4, 2020.
Dosage form: tablet, coated
Ingredients: BISACODYL 5mg
Labeler: Major Pharmaceuticals
NDC Code: 0904-6748
Bisacodyl USP, 5 mg
Stimulant laxative
- for relief of occasional constipation and irregularity
- this product generally produces bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours
if you cannot swallow without chewing.
- stomach pain, nausea or vomiting
- a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts more than 2 weeks
- 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 and cramps
- 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
ask a health professional before use.
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.
- 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 |
- store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
- avoid excessive humidity
- use by expiration date on package
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
(800)-616-2471
Major®
NDC 0904-6748-60
Bisacodyl
USP, 5 mg TABLETS
Stimulant Laxative
For Temporary Relief of
Occasional Constipation
ENTERIC COATED
Compare to the active ingredient
in DULCOLAX® Laxative Tablets*
Actual Size
100 TABLETS
TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF IMPRINTED SAFETY SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING
*This product is not manufactured pr distributed by
Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GMBH, owner of the
registered trademark Dulcolax® Laxative Tablets.
50844 REV0119A32712
Distributed by MAJOR® PHARMACEUTICALS
17177 N Laurel Park Drive, Suite 233
Livonia, MI 48152 USA M-17
Rev. 03/19 Re-order No. 700929
Major 44-327
| BISACODYL
bisacodyl tablet, coated |
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| Labeler - Major Pharmaceuticals (191427277) |
| Establishment | |||
| Name | Address | ID/FEI | Operations |
| LNK International, Inc. | 832867894 | MANUFACTURE(0904-6748) | |
| Establishment | |||
| Name | Address | ID/FEI | Operations |
| LNK International, Inc. | 832867837 | PACK(0904-6748) | |
| Establishment | |||
| Name | Address | ID/FEI | Operations |
| LNK International, Inc. | 967626305 | PACK(0904-6748) | |
| Establishment | |||
| Name | Address | ID/FEI | Operations |
| LNK International, Inc. | 038154464 | PACK(0904-6748) | |
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| Name | Address | ID/FEI | Operations |
| LNK International, Inc. | 868734088 | PACK(0904-6748) | |
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