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

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 SuppositoriesLeader 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
RxCUIRxNorm stringTTYSPL version
198509bisacodyl 10 MG Rectal SuppositoryPSN6
198509bisacodyl 10 MG Rectal SuppositorySCD6

DailyMed Pharmacologic Classes#

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

DailyMed Product Concepts#

Product concept, Relation, Version table
Product conceptRelationVersionEffective
e2db08c6-133f-4f4f-afb4-e90a2418d6f6Product name120230320
11ed6f83-cdd2-4637-8379-b1a1d3ae3cdeProduct name120181101
86c45a79-b9f0-4476-a27c-6e10db098497Product name120180125
89dac932-b90a-4410-9ab1-84c53e57de25Product name120150316

DailyMed Package Descriptions#

Package NDC, Product, Description table
Package NDCProductDescriptionFormQuantityStrengthSPL version
70000-0573-1Bisacodyl1 in 1 CARTONSUPPOSITORY16
70000-0573-1Bisacodyl4 in 1 BLISTER PACKSUPPOSITORY46
70000-0573-2Bisacodyl4 in 1 CARTONSUPPOSITORY46
70000-0573-2Bisacodyl4 in 1 BLISTER PACKSUPPOSITORY46

DailyMed Billing Units#

Package NDC, Billing unit, Product NDC table
Package NDCBilling unitProduct NDCDailyMed indexing SPLSPL versionEffective
70000-0573-1EA - Each70000-0573187d345b-4178-41ce-bb6f-b6b86ff15d9812022-02-07
70000-0573-2EA - Each70000-05735ff7d9e8-c3c1-4369-91d3-1742c09699d512022-02-07

Products#

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NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDCPackage NDC
70000-057370000-0573-2, 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
NameUNIIKind
BISACODYL10X0709Y6IACTIB
HYDROGENATED PALM KERNEL OILFM8D1RE2VPIACT

Source Document#

Source XML

Older Hydrated Versions#

Version, Effective date, Source table
VersionEffective dateSourceHydrated
52024-12-12full-release2026-06-01 00:43:33

openFDA label cross-check#

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Brand, Generic, Manufacturer table
BrandGenericManufacturerSPL set IDEffective dateAvailable safety fieldsJoin
BisacodylBISACODYLCardinal Healthc2b33e78-6ab7-1785-e053-2995a90a9c4f2025-10-24WarningsExact 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.