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Bisacodyl

Cardinal Health

Bisacodyl Enteric Coated 5 mg


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FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

Active ingredient

In each tablet: Bisacodyl 5 mg

Purpose

Stimulant laxative

Keep Out of Reach of Children

Keep out of reach of children. In case of accidental 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 doctor before use.

Do not use if you cannot swallow without chewing

Ask a doctor before use if you have stomach pain, nausea or vomiting or a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over 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. When using this product 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 may be signs of a serious condition. Stop use and ask a doctor if you need to use a laxative for more than 1 week.

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

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

take 1 tablet in a single daily dose

children under 6 years

ask a doctor

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, ployethylene glycol (PEG) 400, polyvinyl acetate phthalate, povidone, shellac, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid, sugar, talc, titanium dioxide

Storage

Store at 25 C (77 F); excursions permitted to 15-30 C (59-86 F).

Protect from excessive humidity.

Questions?

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

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MAJOR PHARMACEUTICALS

31778 Enterprise Drive

Livonia, MI 48150 USA

MFGD By LNK, Hauppauge, NY11788

Cardinal Health

Zanesville, OH 43701

IT48468120313

Rev. 9/10

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Bisacodyl Tablets, USP

5 mg

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Bisacodyl Tablets, USP

5 mg

QTY 30

Bisacodyl

Bisacodyl TABLET

Product Information

Product Type Human otc drug label Item Code (Source) NDC:55154-3388(NDC:0904-7927)
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
APIS MELLIFERA
CALCIUM SULFATE
carnauba wax
cellulose, microcrystalline
STARCH, CORN
D&C YELLOW NO. 10
FD&C YELLOW NO. 6
GELATIN
LACTOSE
MAGNESIUM STEARATE
SHELLAC
POLYVINYL ACETATE PHTHALATE
SILICON DIOXIDE
SODIUM STARCH GLYCOLATE TYPE A POTATO
STEARIC ACID
SUCROSE
talc
titanium dioxide

Product Characteristics

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

Packaging

# Item Code Package Description Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
1 NDC:55154-3388-9 30 in 1 BLISTER PACK

Marketing Information

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


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