Bisacodyl BISACODYL PADAGIS US LLC FDA Approved Use • for temporary relief of occasional constipation and irregularity • this product generally produces bowel movement in 15 minutes to 1 hour
Generic: BISACODYL
Mfr: PADAGIS US LLC FDA OTC
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Substance Bisacodyl
Route
RECTAL
Applications
M007

Drug Facts

Composition & Profile

Active Ingredients
Active ingredient (in each suppository) Bisacodyl USP 10 mg
Inactive Ingredients
Inactive ingredients hydrogenated palm kernel oil
Strengths
10 mg
Treats Conditions
Use For Temporary Relief Of Occasional Constipation And Irregularity This Product Generally Produces Bowel Movement In 15 Minutes To 1 Hour
Pill Appearance
Color: white

Identifiers & Packaging

Container Type BOX
UNII
10X0709Y6I
Packaging

Package/Label Principal Display Panel NDC 0574-7050-12 Bisacodyl Suppositories, USP 10 mg Stimulant Laxative UNIT DOSE 12 Suppositories carton

Package Descriptions
  • Package/Label Principal Display Panel NDC 0574-7050-12 Bisacodyl Suppositories, USP 10 mg Stimulant Laxative UNIT DOSE 12 Suppositories carton

Overview

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

Indications & Usage

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

Dosage & Administration

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

Warnings & Precautions
Warnings For rectal use only 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 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. 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
Purpose

Purpose Stimulant laxative

When Using

When using this product it may cause stomach discomfort, faintness, rectal burning and milk cramps

Stop Use & Ask a Doctor

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

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)

Storage & Handling

Other information • store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)

Questions

Questions or comments? 1-866-634-9120


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