stimulant laxative enteric coated BISACODYL GERI-CARE PHARMACEUTICAL CORP FDA Approved Uses for relief of occasional constipation and irregularity this product generally produces bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours

Drug Facts

Composition & Profile

Active Ingredients
Active ingredient (in each tablet) Bisacodyl 5 mg
Inactive Ingredients
Inactive ingredients acacia ammonium hydroxide calcium carbonate corn starch D&C yellow #10 lake FD&C yellow #6 lake hypromellose iron oxide black lactose magnesium stearate methylparaben PEG polydextrose polyvinyl acetate phthalate propylparaben propylene glycol povidone shellac simethicone silica sodium alginate sodium benzoate sodium bicarbonate stearic acid sucrose talc titanium dioxide triacetin triethyl citrate wax.
Strengths
5 mg
Treats Conditions
Uses For Relief Of Occasional Constipation And Irregularity This Product Generally Produces Bowel Movement In 6 To 12 Hours
Pill Appearance
Shape: round Color: orange Imprint: 5

Identifiers & Packaging

Container Type UNKNOWN
UNII
10X0709Y6I
Packaging

Package Label 1

Package Descriptions
  • Package Label 1

Overview

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

Indications & Usage

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

Dosage & Administration

Directions take with a glass of water do not take more than directed adults and children 12 years and older: take 1 to 3 tablets in a single daily dose children 12 and under: ask a doctor

Warnings & Precautions
Warnings Do not use if you cannot swallow without chewing Ask a doctor before use if you have • stomach pain, nausea, vomiting • noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts more than 2 weeks 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 no bowel movement after using this product. 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.
Purpose

Purpose Stimulant Laxative

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.

Storage & Handling

Other information store at controlled room temperature 20°-25°C (68°-77°F); excursions permitted between 15º-30ºC (59º-86ºF) avoid excessive humidity package not child resistant

Questions

Questions or comments? 1-800-540-3765


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