Major 44-327

Major 44-327
SPL v14
SPL
SPL Set ID 6b85af55-35db-4630-8bc0-9ff4fbf5990a
Route
ORAL
Published
Effective Date 2025-11-19
Document Type 34390-5 HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL

Drug Facts

Composition & Product

Active Ingredients
Deacetylbisacodyl (5 mg)
Inactive Ingredients
Acacia Calcium Carbonate Carnauba Wax Silicon Dioxide D&c Yellow No. 10 Aluminum Lake Fd&c Yellow No. 6 Aluminum Lake Hypromellose, Unspecified Ferrosoferric Oxide Anhydrous Lactose Magnesium Stearate Methacrylic Acid And Ethyl Acrylate Copolymer Methylparaben Polydextrose Polyethylene Glycol, Unspecified Povidone, Unspecified Starch, Corn Propylene Glycol Propylparaben Shellac Dimethicone Water Sodium Benzoate Sodium Bicarbonate Sodium Lauryl Sulfate Stearic Acid Sucrose Talc Titanium Dioxide Triacetin Triethyl Citrate

Identifiers & Packaging

Pill Appearance
Imprint: 5 Shape: round Color: orange Size: 6 mm Score: 1
Marketing Status
OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG Active Since 2018-12-01

Description

Bisacodyl USP, 5 mg

Purpose

Stimulant laxative


Medication Information

Purpose

Stimulant laxative

Description

Bisacodyl USP, 5 mg

Uses
  • for relief of occasional constipation and irregularity
  • this product generally produces bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours
Directions
  • do not take more than directed
  • 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
Do Not Use

if you cannot swallow without chewing.

Other Information
  • store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
  • avoid excessive humidity
  • use by expiration date on package
Inactive Ingredients

acacia, calcium carbonate, carnauba wax, colloidal anhydrous silica, D&C yellow #10 aluminum lake, FD&C yellow #6 aluminum lake, hypromellose, iron oxide black, lactose anhydrous, magnesium stearate, methacrylic acid and ethyl acrylate copolymer, methylparaben, polydextrose, polyethylene glycol, povidone, pregelatinized starch, propylene glycol, propylparaben, shellac glaze, simethicone, sodium benzoate, sodium bicarbonate, sodium lauryl sulfate, stearic acid, sucrose, talc, titanium dioxide, triacetin, triethyl citrate

Questions Or Comments?

1-800-426-9391

Principal Display Panel

NDC 0904-6748-80

Compare to the active ingredient

in Dulcolax® Laxative Tablets*

Major®

bisacodyl USP

bisacodyl USP

5 mg

Stimulant Laxative

Gentle, Dependable

Constipation Relief

Actual Size

1000 TABLETS

Comfort Coated Tablets

TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF

IMPRINTED SAFETY SEAL UNDER

CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING

*This product is not manufactured or distributed by A. Nattermann & Cie. GmbH,

owner of the registered trademark Dulcolax® Laxative Tablets.

50844          ORG042532716

Distributed by:

MAJOR® PHARMACEUTICALS

Indianapolis, IN 46268

(800) 616-2471

www.major-rugby.com

Rev. 10/25      M-17      Re-order No. 700927

Major 44-327A
When Using This Product
  • do not chew or crush tablet(s)
  • do not use within 1 hour after taking an antacid or milk
  • it may cause stomach discomfort, faintness, and cramps
Stop Use and Ask A Doctor If
  • 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

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.

Active Ingredient (in Each Tablet)

Bisacodyl USP, 5 mg

Ask A Doctor Before Use If You Have
  • stomach pain, nausea or vomiting

  • a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts more than 2 weeks


Structured Label Content

Uses
  • for relief of occasional constipation and irregularity
  • this product generally produces bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours
Purpose

Stimulant laxative

Directions
  • do not take more than directed
  • 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
Do Not Use (Do not use)

if you cannot swallow without chewing.

Other Information (Other information)
  • store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
  • avoid excessive humidity
  • use by expiration date on package
Inactive Ingredients (Inactive ingredients)

acacia, calcium carbonate, carnauba wax, colloidal anhydrous silica, D&C yellow #10 aluminum lake, FD&C yellow #6 aluminum lake, hypromellose, iron oxide black, lactose anhydrous, magnesium stearate, methacrylic acid and ethyl acrylate copolymer, methylparaben, polydextrose, polyethylene glycol, povidone, pregelatinized starch, propylene glycol, propylparaben, shellac glaze, simethicone, sodium benzoate, sodium bicarbonate, sodium lauryl sulfate, stearic acid, sucrose, talc, titanium dioxide, triacetin, triethyl citrate

Questions Or Comments? (Questions or comments?)

1-800-426-9391

Principal Display Panel (Principal display panel)

NDC 0904-6748-80

Compare to the active ingredient

in Dulcolax® Laxative Tablets*

Major®

bisacodyl USP

bisacodyl USP

5 mg

Stimulant Laxative

Gentle, Dependable

Constipation Relief

Actual Size

1000 TABLETS

Comfort Coated Tablets

TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF

IMPRINTED SAFETY SEAL UNDER

CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING

*This product is not manufactured or distributed by A. Nattermann & Cie. GmbH,

owner of the registered trademark Dulcolax® Laxative Tablets.

50844          ORG042532716

Distributed by:

MAJOR® PHARMACEUTICALS

Indianapolis, IN 46268

(800) 616-2471

www.major-rugby.com

Rev. 10/25      M-17      Re-order No. 700927

Major 44-327A
When Using This Product (When using this product)
  • do not chew or crush tablet(s)
  • do not use within 1 hour after taking an antacid or milk
  • it may cause stomach discomfort, faintness, and cramps
Stop Use and Ask A Doctor If (Stop use and ask a doctor if)
  • 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

If Pregnant Or Breast Feeding, (If pregnant or breast-feeding,)

ask a health professional before use.

Keep Out of Reach of Children. (Keep out of reach of children.)

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Active Ingredient (in Each Tablet) (Active ingredient (in each tablet))

Bisacodyl USP, 5 mg

Ask A Doctor Before Use If You Have (Ask a doctor before use if you have)
  • stomach pain, nausea or vomiting

  • a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts more than 2 weeks


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