Drug Facts
Active Ingredient (in each pill) |
Purpose |
| Bisacodyl 5 mg |
Stimulant laxative |
Uses |
• relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
• generally produces bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours
|
Warnings
Do not use laxative products when abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting are present unless directed by a doctor
Ask a doctor before use if you have
• noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that persists over a period of 2 weeks
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you
• are taking a prescription drug. Laxatives may affect how other drugs work. Take this product 2 or more hours before or after other drugs.
When using this product • do not use for a period longer than 1 week
Stop use and ask a doctor if • rectal bleeding or failure to have a bowel movement occur 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
• Swallow pill(s) with a glass of water. • Swallow pill(s) whole, do not crush, break, or chew.
| adults and children 12 years of age and older |
|
1 pill daily. Maximum 3 pills in a single dose daily. |
|
| children 6 to under 12 years of age |
|
1 pill once or twice daily |
|
| children under 6 years of age |
|
ask a doctor |
Other Information
• each pill contains:
calcium 50mg • sodium free
• store at controlled room temperature 20-25°C (68-77°F)
Inactive ingredients
ammonium hydroxide, butyl alcohol, colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, FD&C yellow 6, iron oxide black, isopropyl alcohol, lactose, magnesium stearate, methacrylic acid, methanol, methylparaben, microcrystalline cellulose, PEG 3350, polyvinyl alcohol, propylene glycol, SD-45 alcohol, shellac, silica, sodium bicarbonate, sodium lauryl sulfate, talc, titanium dioxide, triethyl citrate
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