Bisacodyl

NCS HealthCare of KY, Inc dba Vangard Labs

Bisacodyl Enteric Coated Tablet

FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*

• Active ingredient(s)
• Purpose
• Use(s)
• Warnings
  • Do not use
  • Ask a doctor before use if
  • When using this product
  • Stop use and ask a doctor if
  • If pregnant or breastfeeding
  • Keep out of reach of children
• Directions
• Bisacodyl Other information
• Inactive ingredients
• Questions
• Principal Display Panel

FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

Active ingredient(s)

 Bisacodyl 5mg

Purpose

 Stimulant laxative

Use(s)

 -relieves occasional constipation and irregularity

 -this product generally produces bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours

Warnings

Do not use

 Do not use if you cannot swallow without chewing

Ask a doctor before use if

 -you have a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts more than 2 weeks

-stomach pain, nausea or vomiting

When using this product

 -do not use within 1 hour after taking an antacid or milk

-do not chew or crush tablet(s)

-you may have stomach discomfort, faintness or cramps

Stop use and ask a doctor if

 -you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement after use of a laxative. These could be signs of a serious condition.

-you need to use a laxative for more than 1 week

If pregnant or breastfeeding

 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.

Directions

 -take with a glass of water

adults and children 12 years 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 at 25ºC (77º F) excursions permitted between 15º-30º C (59º-86º F)

-use by expiration date on package

-protect from excessive humidity

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 (iron oxide ochre), magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol (PEG) 400, polyvinyl acetate phthalate, povidone, shellac, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid, sugar, talc, titanium dioxide.

Questions

 To Report Adverse Drug Event call: (800) 616-2471

Principal Display Panel

 Bisacodyl Enteric Coated Tabs, USP 5mg