Indications and uses
for temporary relief of occasional constipation and irregularity this product generally produces bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours
Bisacodyl - HHH Pharmaceuticals
- Manufacturer
- HHH Pharmaceuticals
- Effective date
- 2026-07-02
- Label type
- HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
- Version
- 1
- Source
- weekly-update
- Hydrated at
- 2026-07-17 21:43:29
Label at a glance#
ProductBisacodyl
Active ingredientBISACODYL
Label structure9 sections
Dosage and administration
take with a glass of water adults and children 12 years of age and over take 1 to 3 tablets in a single daily dose children 6 to under 12 years 1 tablets once a day children under 6 years ask a doctor
Storage and handling
store at controlled room temperature 20°-25°C (68°-77°F) read all product information before use.
Contacts and useful links#
Label contents#
Full prescribing information#
Active ingredient (in each tablet)
Bisacodyl USP, 5 mg
Purpose
Laxative
Uses
- for temporary relief of occasional constipation and irregularity
- this product generally produces bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours
Warnings
Do not use
if you cannot swallow without chewing
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- stomach pain, nausea or vomiting
- a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts more than 2 weeks
When using this product
- 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
- you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a 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
If pregnant or breast-feeding,
ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children.
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.
Directions
- take with a glass of water
| adults and children 12 years of age and over | take 1 to 3 tablets in a single daily dose |
| children 6 to under 12 years | 1 tablets once a day |
| children under 6 years | ask a doctor |
Other information
- store at controlled room temperature 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)
- read all product information before use.
Inactive ingredients
Colloidal silicon dioxide, hypromellose-5, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, methacrylic acid, microcrystalline cellulose, neelicert FD&C yellow 10 Al Lake, neelicert FD&C yellow 6 Al Lake, PEG 400, sodium starch glycolate, talc, titanium dioxide, triethyl citrate.
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Products#
Every source-derived product name is available through these pages.
- Bisacodyl
- SILICON DIOXIDE
- HYPROMELLOSE 2910 (5 MPA.S)
- MAGNESIUM STEARATE
- MALTODEXTRIN
- METHACRYLIC ACID
- MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE
- D&C YELLOW NO. 10 ALUMINUM LAKE
- FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 ALUMINUM LAKE
- POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 400
- SODIUM STARCH GLYCOLATE TYPE A
- TALC
- TITANIUM DIOXIDE
- TRIETHYL CITRATE
- DEACETYLBISACODYL
NDC Codes#
| Product NDC | Package NDC |
|---|---|
| 83586-012 | 83586-012-00 |
Ingredients#
Every source-derived ingredient row is available through these pages.
Source Document#
openFDA label cross-check#
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| Brand | Generic | Manufacturer | SPL set ID | Effective date | Available safety fields | Join |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bisacodyl | BISACODYL | HHH Pharmaceuticals | 7d5dd009-c371-43c2-b42d-1b5c7dd09a4d | 2026-07-02 | Warnings | 83586-012-00 83586-012 83586001200 559a7e45-7f25-d813-e063-6394a90a0f90 7d5dd009-c371-43c2-b42d-1b5c7dd09a4d |
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