Bisacodyl

Manufacturer: Cardinal Health | DSC Laboratories, Inc.
Effective date: 2025-10-24
Label type: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version: 6
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 this product generally produces bowel movement in 15 minutes to 1 hour

Dosage and administration

detach one suppository from the strip remove wrapper before inserting into rectum carefully insert one suppository well into the rectum, pointed end first retain about 15 to 20 minutes adults and children 12 years of age and over - 1 suppository once daily children 6 to under 12 years of age - 1/2 suppository once daily children under 6 - do not use

Contacts and useful links#

PhonePoison Help1-800-222-1222

PhoneLabel contact(800) 492-5988

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
this product generally produces bowel movement in 15 minutes to 1 hour

Warnings

WARNINGS SECTION

For rectal use only.

Do not use unless directed by a doctor

WARNINGS SECTION

if abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting are present
for longer than 1 week

Ask a Doctor before use if you have

OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION

noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over a perios of 2 weeks

When using this product

OTC - WHEN USING SECTION

it may cause abdominal discomfort, faitness, 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 this product. 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

detach one suppository from the strip
remove wrapper before inserting into rectum
carefully insert one suppository well into the rectum, pointed end first
retain about 15 to 20 minutes

adults and children 12 years of age and over - 1 suppository once daily

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

children under 6 - do not use

Other information

OTHER SAFETY INFORMATION

Store at room remperature do not to exceed 30ºC (86ºF)
Lot No. & Exp. Date: see wrapper or box

Inactive ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

hydrogenated vegetable oil

Questions or comments?

OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION

(800) 492-5988

Leader Bisacodyl Suppositories

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

LeaderBisSupp.jpg

Leader Bisacodyl Suppositories

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

Bisacodyl Suppositories

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	6
198509	bisacodyl 10 MG Rectal Suppository	SCD	6

DailyMed Pharmacologic Classes#

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

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
70000-0573-1	Bisacodyl	1 in 1 CARTON	SUPPOSITORY	1	6
70000-0573-1	Bisacodyl	4 in 1 BLISTER PACK	SUPPOSITORY	4	6
70000-0573-2	Bisacodyl	4 in 1 CARTON	SUPPOSITORY	4	6
70000-0573-2	Bisacodyl	4 in 1 BLISTER PACK	SUPPOSITORY	4	6

DailyMed Billing Units#

Package NDC, Billing unit, Product NDC table
Package NDC	Billing unit	Product NDC	DailyMed indexing SPL	SPL version	Effective
70000-0573-1	EA - Each	70000-0573	187d345b-4178-41ce-bb6f-b6b86ff15d98	1	2022-02-07
70000-0573-2	EA - Each	70000-0573	5ff7d9e8-c3c1-4369-91d3-1742c09699d5	1	2022-02-07

Products#

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

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

Bisacodyl
DEACETYLBISACODYL
HYDROGENATED PALM KERNEL OIL

NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDC	Package NDC
70000-0573	70000-0573-2, 70000-0573-1

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
BISACODYL	10X0709Y6I	ACTIB
HYDROGENATED PALM KERNEL OIL	FM8D1RE2VP	IACT

Source Document#

Source XML

Older Hydrated Versions#

Version, Effective date, Source table
Version	Effective date	Source	Hydrated
5	2024-12-12	full-release	2026-06-01 00:43:33

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	Cardinal Health	c2b33e78-6ab7-1785-e053-2995a90a9c4f	2025-10-24	Warnings	Exact identifier ndc (package): 70000-0573-2 ndc (package): 70000-0573-1 ndc (product): 70000-0573 ndc11 (package): 70000057302 ndc11 (package): 70000057301 spl id: 41ea016c-10fc-fb5e-e063-6294a90a78ad spl set id: c2b33e78-6ab7-1785-e053-2995a90a9c4f

Reported adverse events (FAERS/openFDA)#

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