Bisacodyl Suppositories, Usp Drug Facts

Bisacodyl Suppositories, Usp Drug Facts
SPL v6
SPL
SPL Set ID 7eada0fc-5f83-43da-a56f-b0f537298208
Route
RECTAL
Published
Effective Date 2024-10-10
Document Type 34390-5 HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL

Drug Facts

Composition & Product

Active Ingredients
Deacetylbisacodyl (10 mg)
Inactive Ingredients
Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil

Identifiers & Packaging

Pill Appearance
Color: white
Marketing Status
OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG Active Since 1990-09-01
Description

Bisacodyl USP 10 mg

Purpose

Stimulant laxative

Medication Information

Purpose

Stimulant laxative

Description

Bisacodyl USP 10 mg

Use
  • •
    for temporary relief of occasional constipation and irregularity
  • •
    this product generally produces bowel movement in 15 minutes to 1 hour
Warnings

For rectal use only

Directions

adults and children 12 years of age and over

1 suppository in a single daily dose. Pull apart foil. Insert suppository well into rectum, pointed end first. Retain about 15 to 20 minutes.

children 6 to under 12 years of age

½ suppository in a single daily dose

children under 6 years of age

ask a doctor
Other Information
  • •
    store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
Inactive Ingredients

hydrogenated palm kernel oil

Questions Or Comments?

1-866-634-9120

When Using This Product

it may cause stomach discomfort, faintness, rectal burning and milk cramps

Stop Use and Ask A Doctor If
  • •
    you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement after use of a laxative because this may indicate 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.

If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222)

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
Package/label Principal Display Panel

NDC 0574-7050-12

Bisacodyl Suppositories, USP

10 mg

Stimulant Laxative

UNIT DOSE

12 Suppositories

Active Ingredient (in Each Suppository)

Bisacodyl USP 10 mg

Ask A Doctor Or Pharmacist Before Use If You Are

taking any other drug. Take this product two or more hours before or after other drugs. Laxatives may affect how other drugs work.

Structured Label Content

Use
  • •
    for temporary relief of occasional constipation and irregularity
  • •
    this product generally produces bowel movement in 15 minutes to 1 hour
Purpose

Stimulant laxative

Warnings

For rectal use only

Directions

adults and children 12 years of age and over

1 suppository in a single daily dose. Pull apart foil. Insert suppository well into rectum, pointed end first. Retain about 15 to 20 minutes.

children 6 to under 12 years of age

½ suppository in a single daily dose

children under 6 years of age

ask a doctor
Other Information (Other information)
  • •
    store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
Inactive Ingredients (Inactive ingredients)

hydrogenated palm kernel oil

Questions Or Comments? (Questions or comments?)

1-866-634-9120

When Using This Product (When using this product)

it may cause stomach discomfort, faintness, rectal burning and milk 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 because this may indicate 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.)

If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222)

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
Package/label Principal Display Panel (Package/Label Principal Display Panel)

NDC 0574-7050-12

Bisacodyl Suppositories, USP

10 mg

Stimulant Laxative

UNIT DOSE

12 Suppositories

Active Ingredient (in Each Suppository) (Active ingredient (in each suppository))

Bisacodyl USP 10 mg

Ask A Doctor Or Pharmacist Before Use If You Are (Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are)

taking any other drug. Take this product two or more hours before or after other drugs. Laxatives may affect how other drugs work.

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