Bisacodyl

Manufacturer: Major Pharmaceuticals | DSC Laboratories, Inc.
Effective date: 2025-10-24
Label type: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version: 5
Source: full-release
Hydrated at: 2026-06-01 01:40:33

Label at a glance#

ProductBisacodyl

Active ingredientBISACODYL

Label structure9 sections

Indications and uses

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

Dosage and administration

Adults and children 12 years of age and over - One suppository once daily Children 6 to under 12 years of age - 1/2 suppository once daily Children under 6 - Ask a doctor Detach one suppository from the strip and remove the foil Carefully insert one suppository well into the rectum, pointed end first Do not use more than once per day Retain about 15 to 20 minutes

Contacts and useful links#

PhonePoison Help1-800-222-1222

PhoneLabel contact(800) 616-2471

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

Active ingredient (in each suppository)

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Bisacodyl USP, 10mg

Purpose

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Stimulant Laxative

Uses

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

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

Warnings

WARNINGS SECTION

For rectal use only

Do not use

WARNINGS SECTION

more than once per day
for a period longer than one week unless directed by a doctor
laxative products when abdominal pain, nausia, or vomiting are present unless directed a doctor

Ask a Doctor before using any laxative if you have

OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION

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

When using this product

OTC - WHEN USING SECTION

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

Stop use and ask a doctor if

OTC - STOP USE SECTION

you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement after using a laxative. These may indicate a serious condition.

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

If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.

Directions

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

Adults and children 12 years of age and over - One suppository once daily

Children 6 to under 12 years of age - 1/2 suppository once daily

Children under 6 - Ask a doctor

Detach one suppository from the strip and remove the foil
Carefully insert one suppository well into the rectum, pointed end first
Do not use more than once per day
Retain about 15 to 20 minutes

Other information

OTHER SAFETY INFORMATION

Storage temperature not to exceed 30ºC (86ºF)
Indiviually sealed for your protection. Do not use if foil is torn or open.

Inactive ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

hydrogenated vegetable oil

Questions or comments?

OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION

(800) 616-2471

Major Bisacodyl Suppositories

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

Major Bisacodyl 12

Major_Bisacodyl_12.jpg

The product package shown above represents a sample of that currently in use. Additional packaging may also be available.

Bisacodyl Suppositories 12ct

Distributed by

Major Pharmaceuticals

Livonia, MI 48152

DailyMed RxNorm Mappings#

RxCUI, RxNorm string, TTY table
RxCUI	RxNorm string	TTY	SPL version
198509	bisacodyl 10 MG Rectal Suppository	PSN	5
198509	bisacodyl 10 MG Rectal Suppository	SCD	5

DailyMed Pharmacologic Classes#

Class, Version, Type table
Class	Version	Type	Effective
DEACETYLBISACODYL Pharmacologic Class Indexing	2	Indexing - Pharmacologic Class	20181113

Product Linked Resources#

Resource, Code type, Value table
Resource	Code type	Value	Equivalent identifiers	Source image
Barcode	EAN-13	0309047142125	GTIN-13: 0309047142125 EAN-13: 0309047142125 GTIN-12: 309047142125 UPC-A: 309047142125 GTIN storage (14 digits): 00309047142125	Major_Bisacodyl_12.jpg

DailyMed Product Concepts#

Product concept, Relation, Version table
Product concept	Relation	Version	Effective
e2db08c6-133f-4f4f-afb4-e90a2418d6f6	Product name	1	20230320
11ed6f83-cdd2-4637-8379-b1a1d3ae3cde	Product name	1	20181101
86c45a79-b9f0-4476-a27c-6e10db098497	Product name	1	20180125
89dac932-b90a-4410-9ab1-84c53e57de25	Product name	1	20150316

DailyMed Package Descriptions#

Package NDC, Product, Description table
Package NDC	Product	Description	Form	Quantity	SPL version
0904-7142-12	Bisacodyl	2 in 1 CARTON	SUPPOSITORY	2	5
0904-7142-12	Bisacodyl	6 in 1 BLISTER PACK	SUPPOSITORY	6	5
0904-7142-60	Bisacodyl	100 in 1 CARTON	SUPPOSITORY	100	5
0904-7142-60	Bisacodyl	1 in 1 BLISTER PACK	SUPPOSITORY	1	5

DailyMed Billing Units#

Package NDC, Billing unit, Product NDC table
Package NDC	Billing unit	Product NDC	DailyMed indexing SPL	SPL version	Effective
0904-7142-12	EA - Each	0904-7142	30183eff-b6ea-4f0a-89a3-d740e8735e9f	1	2021-10-08
0904-7142-60	EA - Each	0904-7142	7a45acd3-c30c-454b-811d-83fb543085bc	1	2021-10-08

Products#

Every source-derived product name is available through these pages.

DailyMed product names page 1 of 1 · 3 matching rows.

Bisacodyl
HYDROGENATED PALM KERNEL OIL
DEACETYLBISACODYL

NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDC	Package NDC
0904-7142	0904-7142-12, 0904-7142-60

Ingredients#

Every source-derived ingredient row is available through these pages.

DailyMed ingredient rows page 1 of 1 · 2 matching rows.

Name, UNII, Kind table
Name	UNII	Kind
HYDROGENATED PALM KERNEL OIL	FM8D1RE2VP	IACT
BISACODYL	10X0709Y6I	ACTIB

Source Document#

Source XML

Older Hydrated Versions#

Version, Effective date, Source table
Version	Effective date	Source	Hydrated
4	2024-12-12	full-release	2026-06-01 00:43:32

openFDA label cross-check#

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Matched openFDA labels page 1 of 1 · 1 matching rows.

Brand, Generic, Manufacturer table
Brand	Generic	Manufacturer	SPL set ID	Effective date	Available safety fields	Join
Bisacodyl	BISACODYL	Major Pharmaceuticals	c194c40c-c732-2f03-e053-2a95a90a7a40	2025-10-24	Warnings	Exact identifier ndc (package): 0904-7142-60 ndc (package): 0904-7142-12 ndc (product): 0904-7142 ndc11 (package): 00904714260 ndc11 (package): 00904714212 spl id: 41e9e0e3-789c-6224-e063-6394a90aa58e spl set id: c194c40c-c732-2f03-e053-2a95a90a7a40

Reported adverse events (FAERS/openFDA)#

Adverse event summaries are temporarily unavailable. Other product information remains available.