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Bisacodyl

Cardinal Health

Bisacodyl Suppositories 10 mg


FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*




FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

Active ingredient

In each suppository: Bisacodyl 10 mg

Purpose

For the relief of occasional constipation

Gentle & Effective - Comfort Shaped

Compare to Dulcolax® active ingredient

Stimulant laxative

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.

Bisacodyl Uses

For relief of occasional constipation and irregularity. This product generally produces bowel movement in 15 minutes to 1 hour.

Warnings

DO NOT USE IF BLISTER UNIT IS BROKEN OR TORN

For rectal use only. Do not use when abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting are present.

Ask a doctor before use if you have stomach pain, nausea or vomiting or have noticed 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 drugs..

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

When using this product you may have abdominal discomfort, faintness, rectal burning, and mild 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 or if you need to use a laxative for more than one week.

This package is for institutional use only. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Directions

adults and children 12 years and over 1 suppository once daily. Remove foil. Insert suppository well into the rectum, pointed end first. Retain about 15 to 20 minutes.
children 6 to under 12 years 1/2 suppository once daily
children under 6 years ask a doctor

Inactive ingredients

cetyl esters wax, hydrogenated vegetable oil, lanolin

Storage

Store at 20-25 C (68-77 F)

Other Information

FSA

If your doctor writes a prescription for this product, it may be covered by

FSA or HSA Accounts

Private Health Plans

Medicaid/ Medicare

ORxR

When public and private health plans provide coverage for OTC pharmaceuticals, consumers get relief and drug formularies can reduce costs.

At Perrigo, we call it ORx.

Distributed By

PERRIGOR

Allegan, MI 49010

www.perrigo.com

Questions or comments? 1-800-719-9260

Repackaged by Cardinal Health

Zanesville, OH 43701

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Bisacodyl Suppositories USP, 10 mg

Stimulant Laxative

10 Suppositories

For Rectal Administration

Bisacodyl

Bisacodyl

Bisacodyl SUPPOSITORY

Product Information

Product Type Human otc drug label Item Code (Source) NDC:55154-1951(NDC:45802-710)
Route of Administration RECTAL DEA Schedule

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety

Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength
Bisacodyl Bisacodyl 10 mg

Inactive Ingredients

Ingredient Name Strength
CETYL ESTERS WAX
HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL
LANOLIN

Product Characteristics

Color
WHITE

Packaging

# Item Code Package Description Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
1 1 in 1 BLISTER PACK
2 NDC:55154-1951-0 10 in 1 BAG

Marketing Information

Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
part part334 2011-06-02


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