DULCOLAX LAXATIVE- bisacodyl capsule, liquid filled

Dulcolax Laxative by

Drug Labeling and Warnings

Dulcolax Laxative by is a Otc medication manufactured, distributed, or labeled by Chattem, Inc.. Drug facts, warnings, and ingredients follow.

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Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each capsule)

Bisacodyl (USP) 5 mg

Purpose

Stimulant laxative

Use

■ for 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

■ 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 capsule(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.

Directions

■ take with a glass of water

• adults and children 12 years of age and over: start with 1 capsule a day. If needed, increase to 2 or 3 capsules a day in a single daily dose.
• children 6 to under 12 years of age: 1 capsule daily
• children under 6 years of age: ask a doctor

Other information

■ store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)

■ protect from excessive heat and humidity

Inactive ingredients  

anhydrous dextrose, ferric oxide yellow, gelatin, gellan gum, glycerin, hydrogenated cottonseed oil, pectin, sorbitol sorbitan solution, soybean oil

Questions?

Call 1-866-844-2798 or visit www.Dulcolax.com

Keep carton as it contains important product information.

Principal Display Panel

Dulcolax
Bisacodyl (USP) 5 mg Stimulant Laxative
LIQUID GEL
LAXATIVE
20 LIQUID GELS

INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE

DULCOLAX LAXATIVE 
bisacodyl capsule, liquid filled

Product Information
Product Type	HUMAN OTC DRUG	Item Code (Source)	NDC: 41167-0222
Route of Administration	ORAL

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient Name	Basis of Strength	Strength
BISACODYL (UNII: 10X0709Y6I) (DEACETYLBISACODYL - UNII:R09078E41Y)	BISACODYL	5 mg

Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient Name	Strength
ANHYDROUS DEXTROSE (UNII: 5SL0G7R0OK)
FERRIC OXIDE YELLOW (UNII: EX438O2MRT)
GELATIN (UNII: 2G86QN327L)
GELLAN GUM (UNII: 7593U09I4D)
GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)
HYDROGENATED COTTONSEED OIL (UNII: Z82Y2C65EA)
PECTIN (UNII: 89NA02M4RX)
SORBITOL SOLUTION (UNII: 8KW3E207O2)
SOYBEAN OIL (UNII: 241ATL177A)

Product Characteristics
Color	orange (yellow- ornage)	Score	no score
Shape	OVAL	Size	4mm
Flavor		Imprint Code
Contains

Packaging
#	Item Code	Package Description	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
1	NDC: 41167-0222-0	1 in 1 CARTON	02/21/2025
1		20 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product

Marketing Information
Marketing Category	Application Number or Monograph Citation	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
OTC Monograph Drug	505G(a)(3)	02/21/2025

Labeler - Chattem, Inc. (003336013)