Dulcolax

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Contacts and useful links#

PhoneLabel contact1-888-285-9159

Websitewww.dulcolax.comwww.Dulcolax.com

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each suppository)	Purpose
Bisacodyl (USP) 10 mg ....................................	Stimulant laxative

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

Use

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

• for temporary relief of occasional constipation and irregularity
• this product generally produces bowel movement in 15 minutes to 1 hour

WARNINGS SECTION

Warnings

For rectal use only

OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION

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 it may cause stomach discomfort, faintness, rectal burning and mild cramps

OTC - STOP USE SECTION

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

OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION

Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

Directions

adults and children 12 years of age and over	1 suppository in a single daily dose. Peel open plastic. Insert suppository well into rectum, pointed end first. Retain about 15 to 20 minutes.
children 6 to under 12 years of age	1/2 suppository in a single daily dose
children under 6 years of age	ask a doctor

STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION

Other information

• store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Inactive ingredient hard fat

Questions? call 1-888-285-9159 (English/Spanish), M – F, 8:30 – 5 EST, or visit www.Dulcolax.com

Distributed by: Boehringer Ingelheim (BI) Consumer Health Care Products Division of BI Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Ridgefield, CT 06877. Product of Italy. Manufactured in Italy. © 2016, BI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. All rights reserved.

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

Dulcolax^® 10 mg Suppository Carton
NDC: 0597-0052-28

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• Dulcolax
• Bisacodyl
• DEACETYLBISACODYL
• FAT, HARD

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