BISACODYL by Geri-Care Pharmaceutical Corp BISACODYL suppository

BISACODYL by

Drug Labeling and Warnings

BISACODYL by is a Otc medication manufactured, distributed, or labeled by Geri-Care Pharmaceutical Corp. Drug facts, warnings, and ingredients follow.

Drug Details [pdf]

Active Ingredients (in each suppository)

Bisacodyl USP, 10 mg

Purpose

Stimulant Laxative

Uses

• relieves occasional constipation
• this product generally produces a bowel movement in 15 minutes to 1 hour

Warnings

For rectal use only.

Do not use

• when abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting are present

Ask a doctor before use if you have

a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over a period of 2 weeks

When using this product

you may experience

• rectal burning
• mild cramps
• abdominal discomfort
• faintness

Stop use and ask a doctor if

• rectal bleeding occurs
• you fail to have a bowel movement after using a laxative. These may be signs of a serious condition.
• you need to use a laxative for more than one week

If pregnant or breast-feeding

ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children

Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

• tear off one suppository from the strip
• tear and peel the wrapper in a downward motion
• continue tearing downward to almost the full length of the suppository (see illustration at the right)
• gently remove the suppository from the wrapper
• lie on your side and push suppository, with pointed end first, high into the rectum so it will not slip out
• retain it for 15 to 20 minutes
• do not exceed recommended dose
• if suppository seems soft, place in refrigerator for a short time before use

• adults and children 12 years of age and over: 1 suppository once daily
• children under 12 years: Ask a doctor

Other information

store at temperatures below 30° C (86° F)

Inactive ingredient

hydrogenated vegetable oil

BISACODYL Laxative Suppository Label

INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE

BISACODYL 
bisacodyl suppository

Product Information
Product Type	HUMAN OTC DRUG	Item Code (Source)	NDC: 57896-444(NDC:68784-102)
Route of Administration	RECTAL

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient Name	Basis of Strength	Strength
BISACODYL (UNII: 10X0709Y6I) (DEACETYLBISACODYL - UNII:R09078E41Y)	BISACODYL	10 mg

Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient Name	Strength
FAT, HARD (UNII: 8334LX7S21)

Packaging
#	Item Code	Package Description	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
1	NDC: 57896-444-12	2 in 1 CARTON	06/01/2005
1		6 in 1 BLISTER PACK; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
2	NDC: 57896-444-01	4 in 1 CARTON	06/01/2005
2		25 in 1 BLISTER PACK; Type 0: Not a Combination Product

Marketing Information
Marketing Category	Application Number or Monograph Citation	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
OTC monograph not final	part334	01/01/2005

Labeler - Geri-Care Pharmaceutical Corp (611196254)

Registrant - Geri-Care Pharmaceutical Corp (611196254)

Establishment
Name	Address	ID/FEI	Business Operations
Geri-Care Pharmaceutical Corp		611196254	repack(57896-444)