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Bisacodyl

The Kroger Co.

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FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*




FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

Active ingredient (in each tablet)

Bisacodyl USP 5 mg

Purpose

Stimulant laxative

Use

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

Warnings

Do not use

if you cannot swallow without chewing.

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

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. (1-800-222-1222)

Directions

  • take with a glass of water
 adults and children 12 years of age and over   take 1 to 3 tablets in a single daily dose 
 children 6 to under 12 years of age  take 1 tablet in a single daily dose
 children under 6 years of age  ask a doctor

Bisacodyl Other information

  •  store between 20º-25ºC (68º-77ºF)

Inactive ingredients

acacia, anhydrous calcium sulfate, anhydrous lactose, carnauba wax, colloidal silicon dioxide, corn starch, D&C yellow #10 aluminum lake, FD&C yellow #6 aluminum lake, gelatin, iron oxide, iron oxide black, iron oxide yellow, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol (PEG) 400, polyvinyl acetate phthalate, povidone, shellac, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid, sugar, talc, titanium dioxide

Questions or comments?

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Principal Display Panel

COMPARE TO the active ingredient of DULCOLAX®*

Laxative Tablets

Bisacodyl, USP 5 mg

STIMULANT LAXATIVE

Gentle, Predictable Overnight Relief From Constipation

ENTERIC COATED TABLETS

TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF CARTON IS OPENED OR IF BLISTER UNIT IS TORN, BROKEN OR SHOWS ANY SIGNS OF TAMPERING.

KEEP OUTER CARTON FOR COMPLETE WARNINGS AND PRODUCT INFORMATION.

*Dulcolax® is a registered trademark of Boehringer Ingelheim Corporation, Plainsboro, NJ 08536. Boehringer Ingelheim Corporation is not affiliated with The Kroger Co. or this product.

DISTRIBUTED BY THE KROGER CO., CINCINNATI, OHIO 45202

www.kroger.com

Product Label

Bisacodyl
Kroger Laxative Tablets

Bisacodyl

Bisacodyl TABLET, COATED

Product Information

Product Type Human otc drug label Item Code (Source) NDC:30142-191
Route of Administration ORAL DEA Schedule

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety

Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength
Bisacodyl Bisacodyl 5 mg

Inactive Ingredients

Ingredient Name Strength
ACACIA
CALCIUM SULFATE ANHYDROUS
ANHYDROUS LACTOSE
carnauba wax
SILICON DIOXIDE
STARCH, CORN
D&C YELLOW NO. 10
FD&C YELLOW NO. 6
GELATIN
ferric oxide red
FERROSOFERRIC OXIDE
FERRIC OXIDE YELLOW
MAGNESIUM STEARATE
cellulose, microcrystalline
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOLS
POLYVINYL ACETATE PHTHALATE
POVIDONES
SHELLAC
sodium starch glycolate type a corn
STEARIC ACID
SUCROSE
talc
titanium dioxide
ALUMINUM OXIDE

Product Characteristics

Color Size Imprint Code Shape
ORANGE 6 mm TCL003 ROUND

Packaging

# Item Code Package Description Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
1 25 in 1 BLISTER PACK
2 25 in 1 BLISTER PACK
3 NDC:30142-191-01 4 in 1 CARTON

Marketing Information

Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
part part334 2013-12-30


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