GENTLE LAXATIVE- bisacodyl tablet, delayed release

GENTLE LAXATIVE by

Drug Labeling and Warnings

GENTLE LAXATIVE by is a Otc medication manufactured, distributed, or labeled by Wal-Mart Stores Inc. Drug facts, warnings, and ingredients follow.

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ACTIVE INGREDIENT

Active ingredient                 

(In each tablet)

  Bisacodyl 5mg

Purpose

Stimulant Laxative

INDICATIONS & USAGE

Uses

• 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

• 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

• 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

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.

Directions

• take with a glass of water
• adults and children 12 years and over: take 1 to 3 tablets in a single daily dose
• children 6 to under 12 years: take 1 tablet in a single daily dose
• children under 6 years: ask a doctor

Other information

• each tablet contains: magnesium 5 mg
• store at 25°C (77°F) , excursions permitted between 15-30°C (59-86°F)
• protect from excessive humidity

Inactive ingredients

acacia, carnauba wax, collodial silicon dioxide, corn starch, FD&C yellow #6, lactose anhydrous, magnesium stearate, methacrylic acid,
microcrystalline cellulose, polyvinyl acetate, shellac, sodium starch glycoale, stearic acid, talc, titanium dioxide, triacetin

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Distributed by:
Walmart Inc.
Bentonville, AR 72716

Product of India

*This product is not manufactured or distributed by Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc., distributor of Dulcolax® Laxative.

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Compare to Dulcolax® Laxative active ingredient*

GENTLE LAXATIVE

BISACODYL 5 mg

• Overnight Relief
• Gentle, dependable constipation relief
• Relief in 6-12 hours

8 TABLETS

ENTERIC COATED

INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE

GENTLE LAXATIVE 
bisacodyl tablet, delayed release

Product Information
Product Type	HUMAN OTC DRUG	Item Code (Source)	NDC: 79903-178
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
ACACIA (UNII: 5C5403N26O)
ANHYDROUS LACTOSE (UNII: 3SY5LH9PMK)
CARNAUBA WAX (UNII: R12CBM0EIZ)
SILICON DIOXIDE (UNII: ETJ7Z6XBU4)
STARCH, CORN (UNII: O8232NY3SJ)
FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 (UNII: H77VEI93A8)
METHACRYLIC ACID (UNII: 1CS02G8656)
MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)
CELLULOSE, MICROCRYSTALLINE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)
POLYVINYL ACETATE PHTHALATE (UNII: 58QVG85GW3)
SHELLAC (UNII: 46N107B71O)
SODIUM STARCH GLYCOLATE TYPE A (UNII: H8AV0SQX4D)
STEARIC ACID (UNII: 4ELV7Z65AP)
TALC (UNII: 7SEV7J4R1U)
TITANIUM DIOXIDE (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP)
TRIACETIN (UNII: XHX3C3X673)

Product Characteristics
Color	orange	Score	no score
Shape	ROUND	Size	5mm
Flavor		Imprint Code	F
Contains

Packaging
#	Item Code	Package Description	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
1	NDC: 79903-178-08	1 in 1 CARTON	12/27/2022
1		8 in 1 BLISTER PACK; Type 0: Not a Combination Product

Marketing Information
Marketing Category	Application Number or Monograph Citation	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
OTC Monograph Drug	M007	12/27/2022	03/31/2027

Labeler - Wal-Mart Stores Inc (051957769)