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Bisacodyl

Cardinal Health

Bisacodyl Enteric-Coated 5 mg


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FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

Active ingredient

In each enteric coated tablet: Bisacodyl 5 mg

Purpose

Stimulant Laxative

Keep Out of Reach of Children

Keep out of the reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Bisacodyl Uses

Relieves occasional constipation and irregularity. This product generally produces bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours.

Warnings

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

TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF A BLISTER UNIT IS TORN, BROKEN OR SHOW ANY SIGNS OF TAMPERING.

Do not chew tablets, do not give to children under 6 years, do not give to persons who cannot swallow without chewing, do not take within 1 hour after taking antacid or milk.

Ask a doctor before use if you have abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting or a sudden change in bowel movements that persist over a period of 2 weeks.

When using this product: do not use for a period longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor; you may experience abdominal discomfort, faintness and cramps.

Stop use and ask a doctor if you have rectal bleeding or failure to have a bowel movement within 12 hours.

Directions

Do not chew or crush tablets

Adults and children over 12 years of age take 1 to 3 tablets (usually 2) in a single daily dose
Children 6 years to under 12 years of age take 1 tablet in a single daily dose
Children under 6 years of age consult a physician

Inactive ingredients

Acacia, anhydrous lactose, beeswax, calcium sulfate, carnauba wax, collodial silicon dioxide, corn starch, D&C yellow #10, FD&C yellow #6, gelatin, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, pharmaceutical glaze, polyvinyl acetate phthalate, povidone, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid, sugar, talc, titanium dioxide

Storage

Store at 20 to 25 C (68 to 77 F) [see USP for Controlled Room Temperature]

Use by expiration date on product.

Questions

Questions? 1 800 328 5113 Serious side effects associated with use of this product may be reported to this number.

Manufactured for:

Paddock Laboratories, INc

Minneapolis, MN 55427

Principal Display Panel

Bisacodyl 5mg Tablets

Enteric-Coated

Stimulant Laxative Tablets

10 Unit-Dose Tablets

Bisacodyl

Bisacodyl

Bisacodyl TABLET

Product Information

Product Type Human otc drug label Item Code (Source) NDC:55154-6705(NDC:0574-0004)
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
ANHYDROUS LACTOSE
APIS MELLIFERA
CALCIUM SULFATE
carnauba wax
SILICON DIOXIDE
STARCH, CORN
D&C YELLOW NO. 10
FD&C YELLOW NO. 6
GELATIN
MAGNESIUM STEARATE
cellulose, microcrystalline
SHELLAC
POLYVINYL ACETATE PHTHALATE
povidone
SODIUM STARCH GLYCOLATE TYPE A POTATO
STEARIC ACID
SUCROSE
talc
titanium dioxide

Product Characteristics

Color Size Imprint Code Shape
ORANGE 5 mm TLC;003 ROUND

Packaging

# Item Code Package Description Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
1 1 in 1 BLISTER PACK
2 NDC:55154-6705-0 10 in 1 BAG

Marketing Information

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


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