Bisacodyl

Manufacturer
Spirit Pharmaceuticals LLC
Effective date
2022-11-28
Label type
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version
7
Source
legacy-cache
Hydrated at
2026-08-01 21:46:17

Label at a glance#

ProductBisacodyl
Active ingredientBISACODYL
Label structure14 sections

Indications and uses

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

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 temporary relief of occasional constipation and irregularity
  • this product generally produces bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours

Warnings

WARNINGS SECTION

Do not use if you cannot swallow without chewing

Ask a doctor before use if you have

OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION

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

When using this product

OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION

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

Stop use and ask a doctor if

OTC - STOP USE SECTION

■ you have rectal bleeding or no bowel movement after
using this product. These could be signs of a serious
condition.
■ you need to use a laxative for more than 1 week

OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION

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

OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION

Keep out of reach of children.

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

Directions

  • take with a glass of water
 adults and children 12 years 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 SAFETY INFORMATION

Other information
■ each tablet contains: magnesium 5 mg
■ store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
■ protect from excessive humidity

Inactive ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

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

OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION

Questions or comments? 1-888-333-9792

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

GENTLE
LAXATIVE

Bisacodyl Tablets, USP 5 mg

overnight relief

200 tablets

Basicodyl 5 mg 200 ctBasicodyl 5 mg 200 ct

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NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDCPackage NDC
68210-312068210-3120-1

Ingredients#

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spl set id: 6d3d187b-bdac-4bbc-a048-839dd057ea38

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