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Perrigo New York Inc

Perrigo Bisacodyl Suppositories USP, 10 mg Drug Facts


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FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

Active ingredient (in each suppository)

Bisacodyl USP 10 mg

Purpose

Stimulant laxative

bisacodyl Uses

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

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.

it may cause stomach 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
  • •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.

If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222)

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

bisacodyl Other information

  • •store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)

Inactive ingredients

hydrogenated vegetable oil

Questions or comments?

1-800-719-9260

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Compare to Dulcolax® active ingredient

Bisacodyl Suppositories USP, 10 mg

Stimulant Laxative

Gentle, Predictable Fast Relief

For Rectal Administration

bisacodyl

bisacodyl SUPPOSITORY

Product Information

Product Type Human otc drug label Item Code (Source) NDC:45802-572
Route of Administration RECTAL DEA Schedule

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety

Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength
Bisacodyl Bisacodyl 10 mg

Product Characteristics

Color
WHITE

Packaging

# Item Code Package Description Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
1 5 in 1 BLISTER PACK
2 4 in 1 BLISTER PACK
3 5 in 1 BLISTER PACK
4 NDC:45802-572-78 20 in 1 CARTON

Marketing Information

Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
part part334 2012-09-27


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