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Bisacody

CVS Pharmacy

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FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*




FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

Active ingredient (in each tablet)

 Bisacodyl USP 5 mg

Purpose

 Stimulant laxative

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

if you cannot swallow without chewing.

  • stomach pain, nausea or vomiting
  • a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts more than 2 weeks
  • 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
  • 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

 ask a health professional before use.

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

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

• store between 20º-25ºC (68º-77ºF)

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

Call  1-877-753-3935 Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM EST

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Compare to the active ingredient in DULCOLAX®*

Gentle

LAXATIVE

BISACODYL,  5 mg

  • Guaranteed relief
  • Gentle yet effective 

Tablets

Enteric coated

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.

*This product is not manufactured or distributed by Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals Inc., distributor of Dulcolax® Laxative.

Distributed by:  CVS Pharmacy, Inc.

One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI  02895

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Product Label

 Bisacody

CVS Enteric Coated LaxativeTablets

Bisacody

Bisacodyl TABLET, COATED

Product Information

Product Type Human otc drug label Item Code (Source) NDC:59779-990
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
MAGNESIUM STEARATE
cellulose, microcrystalline
SHELLAC
SODIUM STARCH GLYCOLATE TYPE A POTATO
STEARIC ACID
talc
titanium dioxide
POLYVINYL ACETATE PHTHALATE
SUCROSE
POVIDONES
ferric oxide red
FERRIC OXIDE YELLOW
FERROSOFERRIC OXIDE
polyethylene glycol 400
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 1 in 1 BLISTER PACK
3 1 in 1 BLISTER PACK
4 NDC:59779-990-25 25 in 1 CARTON

Marketing Information

Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
part part334 2013-01-10


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