LAXATIVE

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Brand name
LAXATIVE
Generic name
BISACODYL
Manufacturer
GRAXCELL PHARMACEUTICAL, LLC
Product type
HUMAN OTC DRUG
SPL set ID
5a65d4ab-447f-42bb-b38d-070db523b806
SPL ID
5e8895a9-38d0-e8ae-e063-6294a90a700c
Version
7
Effective date
2026-10-23
Source export date
2026-10-30
Source partition
7
Source file
https://download.open.fda.gov/drug/label/drug-label-0007-of-0014.json.zip
Source object key
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Source manifest SHA-256
b11f1f6b476c7417db937215bf14307ef1a0b69465b42b411ad52f42ae36ead3
Import run
20261102T182004Z
Imported at
2026-11-02 19:00:55
Harmonized routes table
Harmonized routes
RECTAL

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warnings

Warnings For rectal use only. ​May cause abdominal discomfort, faintness, rectal burning, and mild cramps. Do not use more than once per day for a period longer than one week unless directed by a doctor laxative products when abdominal pain, nausea, or vomitting are present unless directed by a doctor if sealed film around the suppository is torn, damaged, or open. Ask a doctor before use if you have noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that persist over a period of two weeks if you are pregnant or nursing a baby Stop use and ask a doctor if you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement after using a laxative. This may indicate a serious condition. Keep out of reach of children If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

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