Dulcolax Liquid Gel Laxative

Manufacturer
Chattem, Inc.
Effective date
2026-02-26
Label type
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version
3
Source
full-release
Hydrated at
2026-06-01 01:47:15

Label at a glance#

ProductDulcolax Laxative
Active ingredientBISACODYL
Label structure10 sections

Dosage and administration

■ 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

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each capsule)

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Bisacodyl (USP) 5 mg

Purpose

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Stimulant laxative

Use

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

■ for 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

■ noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts more than 2 weeks

When using this product

OTC - WHEN USING SECTION

■ 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

OTC - STOP USE SECTION

■ 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,

OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION

ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

■ 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

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

■ store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)

■ protect from excessive heat and humidity

Inactive ingredients  

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

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

Questions?

OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION

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

Keep carton as it contains important product information.

Principal Display Panel

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

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

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

DailyMed RxNorm Mappings#

RxCUI, RxNorm string, TTY table
RxCUIRxNorm stringTTYSPL version
2710428bisacodyl 5 MG Oral CapsulePSN3
2710428bisacodyl 5 MG Oral CapsuleSCD3

DailyMed Pharmacologic Classes#

Class, Version, Type table
ClassVersionTypeEffective
DEACETYLBISACODYL Pharmacologic Class Indexing2Indexing - Pharmacologic Class20181113

Product Linked Resources#

Resource, Code type, Value table
ResourceCode typeValueEquivalent identifiersSource image
Data codeData Matrix913188dulcolax-liquid-gel-laxative-01.jpg

DailyMed Product Concepts#

Product concept, Relation, Version table
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DailyMed Package Descriptions#

Package NDC, Product, Description table
Package NDCProductDescriptionFormQuantityStrengthSPL version
41167-0222-0Dulcolax Laxative1 in 1 CARTONCAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED13
41167-0222-0Dulcolax Laxative20 in 1 BOTTLECAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED203
41167-0222-1Dulcolax Laxative1 in 1 CARTONCAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED13
41167-0222-1Dulcolax Laxative72 in 1 BOTTLECAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED723

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NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDCPackage NDC
41167-022241167-0222-0, 41167-0222-1

Ingredients#

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Source Document#

Source XML

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Brand, Generic, Manufacturer table
BrandGenericManufacturerSPL set IDEffective dateAvailable safety fieldsJoin
Dulcolax LaxativeBISACODYLChattem, Inc.919375cd-7646-4958-9e2b-cec2e1b2bd492026-02-26WarningsExact identifier
ndc (package): 41167-0222-0
ndc (package): 41167-0222-1
ndc (product): 41167-0222
ndc11 (package): 41167022200
ndc11 (package): 41167022201
spl id: a2391b80-8592-44ff-af63-198d04d243ab
spl set id: 919375cd-7646-4958-9e2b-cec2e1b2bd49

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