BISACODYL STIMULANT LAXATIVE- bisacodyl tablet, coated

Country: United States

Language: English

Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Active ingredient:

BISACODYL (UNII: 10X0709Y6I) (DEACETYLBISACODYL - UNII:R09078E41Y)

Available from:

Raritan Pharmaceuticals Inc

Administration route:

ORAL

Prescription type:

OTC DRUG

Therapeutic indications:

Stimulant laxative

Authorization status:

OTC monograph not final

Summary of Product characteristics

BISACODYL STIMULANT LAXATIVE- BISACODYL TABLET, COATED
RARITAN PHARMACEUTICALS INC
_Disclaimer: Most OTC drugs are not reviewed and approved by FDA,
however they may_
_be marketed if they comply with applicable regulations and policies.
FDA has not_
_evaluated whether this product complies._
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DRX. CHOICE STIMULANT LAXATIVE 25 COATED TABLETS
ACTIVE INGREDIENT (IN EACH TABLET)
Bisacodyl, USP 5 mg
PURPOSE
Stimulant laxative
USE
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WARNINGS
DO NOT USE
if you cannot swallow without chewing.
ASK A DOCTOR BEFORE USE IF YOU HAVE
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WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT
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STOP USE AND ASK A DOCTOR IF
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IF PREGNANCY OR BREAST-FEEDING,
ask a health professional before use.
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for relief of occasional constipation and irregularity
this product generally produces a bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours
stomach pain, nausea or vomiting
a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts more than 2 weeks
it may cause stomach discomfort, faintness and cramps
do not chew or crush tablet(s)
do not use within 1 hour after taking an antacid or milk
you have rectal bleeding or fail to have bowl movement after using
this product.
These could be signs of a serious condition.
you need to use a laxative for more than 1 week
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control
Center right away at
(1-800-222-1222).
DIRECTIONS
take with a glass of water
adults and children 12 years of age and over
1 to 3 tablets in a single daily dose
children 6 to under 12 years of age
1 tablet in a single daily dose
children under 6 years of age
ask a doctor
OTHER INFORMATION
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INACTIVE INGREDIENTS
acacia, anhydrous calcium sulfate, anhydrous lactose, carnauba wax,
colloidal silicon
dioxide, corn starch, D&C yellow No. 10, FD&C yellow No. 6, 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.
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