Indications and uses
for relief of occasional constipation and irregularity this product generally produces bowel movement in 6-12 hours
Target Bisacodyl Tablets 5 mg
- Manufacturer
- TARGET CORPORATION | TIME CAP LABORATORIES, INC | TIME CAP LABORATORIES, INC.
- Effective date
- 2024-07-15
- Label type
- HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
- Version
- 4
- Source
- full-release
- Hydrated at
- 2026-06-01 00:15:19
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: 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
Storage and handling
each tablet contains: magnesium 5 mg store at 25°C (77°F) excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F) use by expiration date on package protect from excessive humidity
Contacts and useful links#
Label contents#
Full prescribing information#
Active ingredient (in each tablet)
Bisacodyl USP, 5 mg
Purpose
Stimulant Laxative
Uses
- for relief of occasional constipation and irregularity
- this product generally produces bowel movement in 6-12 hours
Warnings
WARNINGS
Warning: 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 two weeks.
When using this product: Do not chew or crush tablet(s); Do not use within 1 hour after taking an antacid or milk; Do not use this product if you have stomach discomfort, faintness or cramps.
Do not use
- if you cannot swallow without chewing
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- stomach pain, nausea or vomiting
- noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts more than 2 weeks
When using this product
- it may cause stomach discomfort, faintness and cramps
- do not chew or crush tablet(s)
- do not use within 1 hour after taking an antacid or milk
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 right away (1-800-222-1222).
Other information
- each tablet contains: magnesium 5 mg
- store at 25°C (77°F) excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
- use by expiration date on package
- protect from excessive humidity
Directions
take with a glass of water
- adults and children 12 years of age 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
Inactive ingredients
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
Questions or comments?
Call 1-800-910-6874
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DailyMed RxNorm Mappings#
DailyMed Pharmacologic Classes#
| Class | Version | Type | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEACETYLBISACODYL Pharmacologic Class Indexing | 2 | Indexing - Pharmacologic Class | 20181113 |
DailyMed Product Concepts#
DailyMed Package Descriptions#
| Package NDC | Product | Description | Form | Quantity | Strength | SPL version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11673-182-01 | BISACODYL | 100 in 1 BOTTLE | TABLET, COATED | 100 | 4 | |
| 11673-182-52 | BISACODYL | 25 in 1 BLISTER PACK | TABLET, COATED | 25 | 4 |
DailyMed Dashboard NDC Coverage#
Products#
Every source-derived product name is available through these pages.
- BISACODYL
- BISCODYL
- ACACIA
- CALCIUM SULFATE ANHYDROUS
- CALCIUM CATION
- ANHYDROUS LACTOSE
- CARNAUBA WAX
- SILICON DIOXIDE
- STARCH, CORN
- STEARIC ACID
- DEACETYLBISACODYL
- FD&C YELLOW NO. 6
- FOOD YELLOW 3 FREE ACID
- POVIDONE
- GELATIN
- FERROSOFERRIC OXIDE
- MAGNESIUM STEARATE
- MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE
- POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 400
- POLYVINYL ACETATE PHTHALATE
- SODIUM STARCH GLYCOLATE TYPE A CORN
- SUCROSE
- TALC
- TITANIUM DIOXIDE
- SHELLAC
- FERRIC OXIDE YELLOW
- D&C YELLOW NO. 10
NDC Codes#
| Product NDC | Package NDC |
|---|---|
| 11673-182 | 11673-182-52, 11673-182-01 |
Ingredients#
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Source Document#
openFDA label cross-check#
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| Brand | Generic | Manufacturer | SPL set ID | Effective date | Available safety fields | Join |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BISACODYL | BISCODYL | TARGET CORPORATION | 8ed281d5-b17e-e3bb-e053-2995a90a2590 | 2024-07-15 | Warnings | 11673-182-52 11673-182-01 11673-182 11673018201 11673018252 1d46555d-827c-b154-e063-6294a90ad3d5 8ed281d5-b17e-e3bb-e053-2995a90a2590 |
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