C-Lax Laxative

Manufacturer: CVS Pharmacy | LNK International, Inc.
Effective date: 2026-03-24
Label type: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version: 16
Source: full-release
Hydrated at: 2026-06-01 01:51:19

Label at a glance#

ProductC-Lax Laxative

Active ingredientBISACODYL

Label structure9 sections

Indications and uses

for relief of occasional constipation (irregularity) this product generally produces bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours

Dosage and administration

do not take more than directed 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

Storage and handling

store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F) avoid excessive humidity use by expiration date on package

Contacts and useful links#

PhoneLabel contact1-800-426-9391

PhoneLabel contact1-800-SHOP CVS

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

Active ingredient (in each tablet)

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Bisacodyl USP, 5 mg

Purpose

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Stimulant laxative

Uses

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

for relief of occasional constipation (irregularity)
this product generally produces bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours

Warnings

WARNINGS SECTION

Do not use

OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION

if you cannot swallow without chewing.

Ask a doctor before use if you have

OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION

a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts more than 2 weeks
stomach pain, nausea or vomiting

When using this product

OTC - WHEN USING SECTION

do not chew or crush tablet(s)
do not use within 1 hour after taking an antacid or milk
it may cause stomach discomfort, faintness, and cramps

Stop use and ask a doctor if

OTC - STOP USE SECTION

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 breast-feeding,

OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION

ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

do not take more than directed
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

Other information

STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION

store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
avoid excessive humidity
use by expiration date on package

Inactive ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

carmine, colloidal silicon dioxide, corn starch, FD&C red #40 aluminum lake, hypromellose, lactose anhydrous, magnesium stearate, methacrylic acid, microcrystalline cellulose, polydextrose, polyethylene glycol, shellac wax, simethicone, sodium bicarbonate, sodium lauryl sulfate, stearic acid, talc, titanium dioxide, triacetin, triethyl citrate

Questions or comments?

OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION

1-800-426-9391

Principal display panel

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

NDC 59779-676-52

♥︎CVS_™

actual size

C-LAX

Bisacodyl USP, 5 mg
Stimulant Laxative

Gentle Constipation Relief

ENTERIC COATED

90 TABLETS

TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF PACKAGE IS
OPENED OR IF BLISTER UNIT IS TORN, BROKEN
OR SHOWS ANY SIGNS OF TAMPERING

50844 ORG092367652

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CVS Pharmacy, Inc.
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Woonsocket, RI 02895
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DailyMed RxNorm Mappings#

RxCUI, RxNorm string, TTY table
RxCUI	RxNorm string	TTY	SPL version
308753	bisacodyl 5 MG Delayed Release Oral Tablet	PSN	16
308753	bisacodyl 5 MG Delayed Release Oral Tablet	SCD	16
308753	bisacodyl 5 MG Enteric Coated Oral Tablet	SY	16

DailyMed Pharmacologic Classes#

Class, Version, Type table
Class	Version	Type	Effective
DEACETYLBISACODYL Pharmacologic Class Indexing	2	Indexing - Pharmacologic Class	20181113

DailyMed Product Concepts#

Product concept, Relation, Version table
Product concept	Relation	Version	Effective
fb7ab793-2c12-4079-b100-a64f73bef25a	Product name	4	20240712
b0cbf770-6cc3-4aa4-9158-755110c2b9f7	Product name	2	20230717
dc7c5daa-021f-40dd-b00d-63982cb2067a	Product name	1	20230426
e2db08c6-133f-4f4f-afb4-e90a2418d6f6	Product name	1	20230320
08ffbcbf-26df-b99c-1dab-64fc4cfae89f	Product name	5	20200925
816b97af-edc5-4060-aff1-b814bdbcad50	Product name	1	20190415
11ed6f83-cdd2-4637-8379-b1a1d3ae3cde	Product name	1	20181101
7cda52fc-125f-421c-8fea-bc1974370c49	Product name	2	20180703
86c45a79-b9f0-4476-a27c-6e10db098497	Product name	1	20180125
419aab54-5d5a-4146-9453-026d4a9991be	Product name	2	20170525
08ffbcbf-26df-b99c-1dab-64fc4cfae89f	Product name	2	20160823
89dac932-b90a-4410-9ab1-84c53e57de25	Product name	1	20150316

DailyMed Package Descriptions#

Package NDC, Product, Description table
Package NDC	Product	Description	Form	Quantity	SPL version
59779-676-13	C-Lax Laxative	250 in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC	TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE	250	16
59779-676-52	C-Lax Laxative	6 in 1 CARTON	TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE	6	16
59779-676-52	C-Lax Laxative	15 in 1 BLISTER PACK	TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE	15	16

DailyMed Billing Units#

Package NDC, Billing unit, Product NDC table
Package NDC	Billing unit	Product NDC	DailyMed indexing SPL	SPL version	Effective
59779-676-13	EA - Each	59779-676	35a9ec5c-c67c-4dce-8b04-ddc8adc151c9	1	2017-11-06

DailyMed Socrata Ingredients#

Ingredient, Type, UNII table
Ingredient	Type	UNII	SPL version
BISACODYL	ACTIVE INGREDIENT	10X0709Y6I	2
BISACODYL	ACTIVE MOIETY	10X0709Y6I	2
ANHYDROUS LACTOSE	INACTIVE INGREDIENT	3SY5LH9PMK	2
FD&C RED NO. 40	INACTIVE INGREDIENT	WZB9127XOA	2
HYPROMELLOSES	INACTIVE INGREDIENT	3NXW29V3WO	2
MAGNESIUM STEARATE	INACTIVE INGREDIENT	70097M6I30	2
METHACRYLIC ACID	INACTIVE INGREDIENT	1CS02G8656	2
POLYDEXTROSE	INACTIVE INGREDIENT	VH2XOU12IE	2
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOLS	INACTIVE INGREDIENT	3WJQ0SDW1A	2
SODIUM BICARBONATE	INACTIVE INGREDIENT	8MDF5V39QO	2
SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE	INACTIVE INGREDIENT	368GB5141J	2
STARCH, CORN	INACTIVE INGREDIENT	O8232NY3SJ	2
STEARIC ACID	INACTIVE INGREDIENT	4ELV7Z65AP	2
TALC	INACTIVE INGREDIENT	7SEV7J4R1U	2
TITANIUM DIOXIDE	INACTIVE INGREDIENT	15FIX9V2JP	2
TRIACETIN	INACTIVE INGREDIENT	XHX3C3X673	2
TRIETHYL CITRATE	INACTIVE INGREDIENT	8Z96QXD6UM	2

Products#

Every source-derived product name is available through these pages.

DailyMed product names page 1 of 1 · 23 matching rows.

C-Lax Laxative
Bisacodyl
DEACETYLBISACODYL
SILICON DIOXIDE
STARCH, CORN
FD&C RED NO. 40 ALUMINUM LAKE
HYPROMELLOSE, UNSPECIFIED
ANHYDROUS LACTOSE
MAGNESIUM STEARATE
METHACRYLIC ACID
MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE
POLYDEXTROSE
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED
SHELLAC
DIMETHICONE
WATER
SODIUM BICARBONATE
SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE
STEARIC ACID
TALC
TITANIUM DIOXIDE
TRIACETIN
TRIETHYL CITRATE

NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDC	Package NDC
59779-676	59779-676-52, 59779-676-13

Ingredients#

Every source-derived ingredient row is available through these pages.

DailyMed ingredient rows page 1 of 1 · 21 matching rows.

Name, UNII, Kind table
Name	UNII	Kind
BISACODYL	10X0709Y6I	ACTIB
SILICON DIOXIDE	ETJ7Z6XBU4	IACT
STARCH, CORN	O8232NY3SJ	IACT
FD&C RED NO. 40 ALUMINUM LAKE	6T47AS764T	IACT
HYPROMELLOSE, UNSPECIFIED	3NXW29V3WO	IACT
ANHYDROUS LACTOSE	3SY5LH9PMK	IACT
MAGNESIUM STEARATE	70097M6I30	IACT
METHACRYLIC ACID	1CS02G8656	IACT
MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE	OP1R32D61U	IACT
POLYDEXTROSE	VH2XOU12IE	IACT
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED	3WJQ0SDW1A	IACT
SHELLAC	46N107B71O	IACT
DIMETHICONE	92RU3N3Y1O	IACT
WATER	059QF0KO0R	IACT
SODIUM BICARBONATE	8MDF5V39QO	IACT
SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE	368GB5141J	IACT
STEARIC ACID	4ELV7Z65AP	IACT
TALC	7SEV7J4R1U	IACT
TITANIUM DIOXIDE	15FIX9V2JP	IACT
TRIACETIN	XHX3C3X673	IACT
TRIETHYL CITRATE	8Z96QXD6UM	IACT

Source Document#

Source XML

Older Hydrated Versions#

Version, Effective date, Source table
Version	Effective date	Source	Hydrated
15	2026-01-07	monthly-update	2026-06-03 17:51:28

Inactive ingredient matches#

Inactive Ingredient Database values describe FDA-listed use contexts. The match method and ambiguity count are shown because ingredient names, routes, and dosage forms are not always unique. Browse recovered IID releases and source provenance.

Inactive ingredient links page 1 of 2 · 108 matching rows.

DailyMed ingredient, IID ingredient, UNII table
DailyMed ingredient	IID ingredient	UNII	Dosage form / route	Potency	Maximum daily exposure	Match
FD&C RED NO. 40	FD&C RED NO. 40	WZB9127XOA	TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE / ORAL	2.22 mg		Exact identifier — unii+route 66 equally ranked IID candidates
FD&C RED NO. 40	FD&C RED NO. 40	WZB9127XOA	TABLET, FILM COATED / ORAL	2.5 mg		Exact identifier — unii+route 66 equally ranked IID candidates
FD&C RED NO. 40	FD&C RED NO. 40	WZB9127XOA	CAPSULE, COATED, EXTENDED RELEASE / ORAL	NA		Exact identifier — unii+route 66 equally ranked IID candidates
STARCH, CORN	STARCH, CORN	O8232NY3SJ	TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE / ORAL		713 mg	Exact identifier — unii+route+dosage form 3 equally ranked IID candidates
FD&C RED NO. 40	FD&C RED NO. 40	WZB9127XOA	CONCENTRATE / ORAL	0.04 mg/1ml		Exact identifier — unii+route 66 equally ranked IID candidates
TRIACETIN	TRIACETIN	XHX3C3X673	TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE / ORAL		23 mg	Exact identifier — unii+route+dosage form 3 equally ranked IID candidates
FD&C RED NO. 40	FD&C RED NO. 40	WZB9127XOA	TABLET, COATED / ORAL	0.1 mg		Exact identifier — unii+route 66 equally ranked IID candidates
FD&C RED NO. 40	FD&C RED NO. 40	WZB9127XOA	TABLET, CHEWABLE / ORAL	40 mg		Exact identifier — unii+route 66 equally ranked IID candidates
STARCH, CORN	STARCH, CORN	O8232NY3SJ	TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE / ORAL		713 mg	Exact identifier — unii+route+dosage form 3 equally ranked IID candidates
POLYDEXTROSE	POLYDEXTROSE	VH2XOU12IE	TABLET / ORAL		20 mg	Exact identifier — unii+route 9 equally ranked IID candidates
STEARIC ACID	STEARIC ACID	4ELV7Z65AP	TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE / ORAL		80 mg	Exact identifier — unii+route+dosage form 3 equally ranked IID candidates
SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE	SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE	368GB5141J	TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE / ORAL		199 mg	Exact identifier — unii+route+dosage form 3 equally ranked IID candidates
HYPROMELLOSES	HYPROMELLOSE	3NXW29V3WO	TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE / ORAL		79 mg	Exact identifier — unii+route+dosage form 3 equally ranked IID candidates
TITANIUM DIOXIDE	TITANIUM DIOXIDE	15FIX9V2JP	TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE / ORAL		66 mg	Exact identifier — unii+route+dosage form 3 equally ranked IID candidates
FD&C RED NO. 40	FD&C RED NO. 40	WZB9127XOA	CAPSULE, EXTENDED RELEASE / ORAL		1 mg	Exact identifier — unii+route 66 equally ranked IID candidates
ANHYDROUS LACTOSE	ANHYDROUS LACTOSE	3SY5LH9PMK	TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE / ORAL		1083 mg	Exact identifier — unii+route+dosage form 3 equally ranked IID candidates
FD&C RED NO. 40	FD&C RED NO. 40	WZB9127XOA	CONCENTRATE / ORAL	0.04 mg/1ml		Exact identifier — unii+route 66 equally ranked IID candidates
FD&C RED NO. 40	FD&C RED NO. 40	WZB9127XOA	SYRUP / ORAL		3 mg	Exact identifier — unii+route 66 equally ranked IID candidates
SODIUM BICARBONATE	SODIUM BICARBONATE	8MDF5V39QO	TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE / ORAL	30 mg		Exact identifier — unii+route+dosage form 3 equally ranked IID candidates
POLYDEXTROSE	POLYDEXTROSE	VH2XOU12IE	TABLET, FILM COATED / ORAL		18 mg	Exact identifier — unii+route 9 equally ranked IID candidates
FD&C RED NO. 40	FD&C RED NO. 40	WZB9127XOA	CAPSULE, COATED PELLETS / ORAL	NA		Exact identifier — unii+route 66 equally ranked IID candidates
TALC	TALC	7SEV7J4R1U	TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE / ORAL		349 mg	Exact identifier — unii+route+dosage form 3 equally ranked IID candidates
HYPROMELLOSES	HYPROMELLOSE	3NXW29V3WO	TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE / ORAL		79 mg	Exact identifier — unii+route+dosage form 3 equally ranked IID candidates
FD&C RED NO. 40	FD&C RED NO. 40	WZB9127XOA	SOLUTION / ORAL		38 mg	Exact identifier — unii+route 66 equally ranked IID candidates
FD&C RED NO. 40	FD&C RED NO. 40	WZB9127XOA	CAPSULE, COATED PELLETS / ORAL	NA		Exact identifier — unii+route 66 equally ranked IID candidates
FD&C RED NO. 40	FD&C RED NO. 40	WZB9127XOA	SUSPENSION / ORAL	100 mg/5ml		Exact identifier — unii+route 66 equally ranked IID candidates
TRIETHYL CITRATE	TRIETHYL CITRATE	8Z96QXD6UM	TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE / ORAL		120 mg	Exact identifier — unii+route+dosage form 3 equally ranked IID candidates
FD&C RED NO. 40	FD&C RED NO. 40	WZB9127XOA	TABLET, FILM COATED / ORAL	2.5 mg		Exact identifier — unii+route 66 equally ranked IID candidates
STEARIC ACID	STEARIC ACID	4ELV7Z65AP	TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE / ORAL		80 mg	Exact identifier — unii+route+dosage form 3 equally ranked IID candidates
FD&C RED NO. 40	FD&C RED NO. 40	WZB9127XOA	CAPSULE, COATED / ORAL	NA		Exact identifier — unii+route 66 equally ranked IID candidates
FD&C RED NO. 40	FD&C RED NO. 40	WZB9127XOA	SUSPENSION / ORAL	100 mg/5ml		Exact identifier — unii+route 66 equally ranked IID candidates
FD&C RED NO. 40	FD&C RED NO. 40	WZB9127XOA	CAPSULE / ORAL		16 mg	Exact identifier — unii+route 66 equally ranked IID candidates
FD&C RED NO. 40	FD&C RED NO. 40	WZB9127XOA	SOLUTION / ORAL		38 mg	Exact identifier — unii+route 66 equally ranked IID candidates
POLYDEXTROSE	POLYDEXTROSE	VH2XOU12IE	TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE / ORAL		22 mg	Exact identifier — unii+route 9 equally ranked IID candidates
FD&C RED NO. 40	FD&C RED NO. 40	WZB9127XOA	SUSPENSION/ DROPS / ORAL		1 mg	Exact identifier — unii+route 66 equally ranked IID candidates
TRIACETIN	TRIACETIN	XHX3C3X673	TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE / ORAL		23 mg	Exact identifier — unii+route+dosage form 3 equally ranked IID candidates
FD&C RED NO. 40	FD&C RED NO. 40	WZB9127XOA	TABLET / ORAL		7 mg	Exact identifier — unii+route 66 equally ranked IID candidates
STARCH, CORN	STARCH, CORN	O8232NY3SJ	TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE / ORAL		713 mg	Exact identifier — unii+route+dosage form 3 equally ranked IID candidates
ANHYDROUS LACTOSE	ANHYDROUS LACTOSE	3SY5LH9PMK	TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE / ORAL		1083 mg	Exact identifier — unii+route+dosage form 3 equally ranked IID candidates
FD&C RED NO. 40	FD&C RED NO. 40	WZB9127XOA	TABLET, COATED / ORAL	0.1 mg		Exact identifier — unii+route 66 equally ranked IID candidates
FD&C RED NO. 40	FD&C RED NO. 40	WZB9127XOA	CAPSULE, DELAYED RELEASE PELLETS / ORAL	0.02 mg		Exact identifier — unii+route 66 equally ranked IID candidates
FD&C RED NO. 40	FD&C RED NO. 40	WZB9127XOA	DROPS / ORAL	NA		Exact identifier — unii+route 66 equally ranked IID candidates
TITANIUM DIOXIDE	TITANIUM DIOXIDE	15FIX9V2JP	TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE / ORAL		66 mg	Exact identifier — unii+route+dosage form 3 equally ranked IID candidates
FD&C RED NO. 40	FD&C RED NO. 40	WZB9127XOA	CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED / ORAL		1 mg	Exact identifier — unii+route 66 equally ranked IID candidates
TRIACETIN	TRIACETIN	XHX3C3X673	TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE / ORAL		23 mg	Exact identifier — unii+route+dosage form 3 equally ranked IID candidates
FD&C RED NO. 40	FD&C RED NO. 40	WZB9127XOA	CAPSULE, COATED / ORAL	NA		Exact identifier — unii+route 66 equally ranked IID candidates
HYPROMELLOSES	HYPROMELLOSE	3NXW29V3WO	TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE / ORAL		79 mg	Exact identifier — unii+route+dosage form 3 equally ranked IID candidates
TRIETHYL CITRATE	TRIETHYL CITRATE	8Z96QXD6UM	TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE / ORAL		120 mg	Exact identifier — unii+route+dosage form 3 equally ranked IID candidates
FD&C RED NO. 40	FD&C RED NO. 40	WZB9127XOA	CAPSULE, COATED PELLETS / ORAL	NA		Exact identifier — unii+route 66 equally ranked IID candidates
FD&C RED NO. 40	FD&C RED NO. 40	WZB9127XOA	DROPS / ORAL	NA		Exact identifier — unii+route 66 equally ranked IID candidates
FD&C RED NO. 40	FD&C RED NO. 40	WZB9127XOA	POWDER, FOR SUSPENSION / ORAL		3 mg	Exact identifier — unii+route 66 equally ranked IID candidates
FD&C RED NO. 40	FD&C RED NO. 40	WZB9127XOA	TABLET / ORAL		7 mg	Exact identifier — unii+route 66 equally ranked IID candidates
FD&C RED NO. 40	FD&C RED NO. 40	WZB9127XOA	SOLUTION / ORAL		38 mg	Exact identifier — unii+route 66 equally ranked IID candidates
FD&C RED NO. 40	FD&C RED NO. 40	WZB9127XOA	TABLET, CHEWABLE / ORAL	40 mg		Exact identifier — unii+route 66 equally ranked IID candidates
FD&C RED NO. 40	FD&C RED NO. 40	WZB9127XOA	POWDER, FOR SUSPENSION / ORAL		3 mg	Exact identifier — unii+route 66 equally ranked IID candidates
TALC	TALC	7SEV7J4R1U	TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE / ORAL		349 mg	Exact identifier — unii+route+dosage form 3 equally ranked IID candidates
TALC	TALC	7SEV7J4R1U	TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE / ORAL		349 mg	Exact identifier — unii+route+dosage form 3 equally ranked IID candidates
SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE	SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE	368GB5141J	TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE / ORAL		199 mg	Exact identifier — unii+route+dosage form 3 equally ranked IID candidates
FD&C RED NO. 40	FD&C RED NO. 40	WZB9127XOA	ELIXIR / ORAL	12.5 mg/5ml		Exact identifier — unii+route 66 equally ranked IID candidates
FD&C RED NO. 40	FD&C RED NO. 40	WZB9127XOA	CAPSULE, COATED / ORAL	NA		Exact identifier — unii+route 66 equally ranked IID candidates

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Brand, Generic, Manufacturer table
Brand	Generic	Manufacturer	SPL set ID	Effective date	Available safety fields	Join
C-Lax Laxative	BISACODYL	CVS Pharmacy	46e59908-fed4-4e24-a148-ca75164d977a	2026-03-24	Warnings	Exact identifier ndc (package): 59779-676-52 ndc (package): 59779-676-13 ndc (product): 59779-676 ndc11 (package): 59779067652 ndc11 (package): 59779067613 spl id: c59b5cac-81c2-4965-a466-6d6fe9d8222e spl set id: 46e59908-fed4-4e24-a148-ca75164d977a

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