BISACODYL tablet

Country: United States

Language: English

Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Active ingredient:

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

Available from:

Cardinal Health

INN (International Name):

BISACODYL

Composition:

BISACODYL 5 mg

Prescription type:

OTC DRUG

Authorization status:

unapproved drug other

Summary of Product characteristics

BISACODYL- BISACODYL TABLET
CARDINAL HEALTH
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BISACODYL ENTERIC-COATED 5 MG
ACTIVE INGREDIENT
In each enteric coated tablet: Bisacodyl 5 mg
PURPOS E
Stimulant Laxative
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
Keep out of the reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical
help or contact a Poison Control
Center right away.
US ES
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 health
professional before use.
TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF A BLISTER UNIT IS TORN, BROKEN OR SHOW
ANY
SIGNS OF TAMPERING.
Do not chew tablets, do not give to children under 6 years, do not
give to persons who cannot swallow
without chewing, do not take within 1 hour after taking antacid or
milk.
Ask a doctor before use if you have abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting
or a sudden change in bowel
movements that persist over a period of 2 weeks.
When using this product: do not use for a period longer than 1 week
unless directed by a doctor; you
may experience abdominal discomfort, faintness and cramps.
Stop use and ask a doctor if you have rectal bleeding or failure to
have a bowel movement within 12
hours.
DIRECTIONS
Do not chew or crush tablets
Adults and children over 12 years of age take 1 to 3 tablets (usually
2) in a single daily dose
Children 6 years to under 12 years of age take 1 tablet in a single
daily dose
Children under 6 years of age
consult a physician
INACTIVE INGREDIENTS
Acacia, anhydrous lactose, beeswax, calcium sulfate, carnauba wax,
collodial silicon dioxide, corn
starch, D&C yellow #10, FD&C yellow #6, gelatin, magnesium stearate,
microcrystalline cellulose,
pharmaceutical glaze, polyvinyl acetate phthalate, povidone, sodium
starch glycolate, stearic acid,
sugar, talc, titani