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Generic nameBISACODYL
Labeler / manufacturerKroger Company
RouteORAL
Drug classStimulant Laxative
Product NDC30142-827
Label effective date2026-08-31
Official product label reference
Laxative Gentle — Kroger Company
This page contains 14 source sections for BISACODYL, oral route. Label set be3c8255-7eeb-40f1-aba4-7ebaeb7c1eca, version 13.
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Uses described in the label
Uses for relief of occasional constipation and irregularity this product generally produces bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours
Purpose
Purpose Stimulant laxative
Dosage and administration — label text
Directions do not take more than directed take with a glass of water adults and children 12 years and over take 1 to 3 tablets in a single daily dose children 6 to under 12 years take 1 tablet in a single daily dose children under 6 years ask a doctor
Table text from source:
| adults and children 12 years and over | take 1 to 3 tablets in a single daily dose
| children 6 to under 12 years | take 1 tablet in a single daily dose
| children under 6 years | ask a doctor
Warnings
Warnings Do not use if you cannot swallow without chewing. 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 do not chew or crush tablet(s) do not use within 1 hour after taking an antacid or milk it may cause stomach discomfort, faintness, and cramps Stop use and ask a doctor if you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement after use of a laxative. These could be signs of a serious condition. you need to use a laxative for more than 1 week If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Active ingredient
Active ingredient (in each tablet) Bisacodyl USP, 5 mg
Do not use
Do not use if you cannot swallow without chewing.
Ask a doctor before use
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
While using this medicine
When using this product do not chew or crush tablet(s) do not use within 1 hour after taking an antacid or milk it may cause stomach discomfort, faintness, and cramps
When to stop use and seek help
Stop use and ask a doctor if you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement after use of a laxative. These could be signs of a serious condition. you need to use a laxative for more than 1 week
Pregnancy or breast feeding
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Child safety
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Storage and handling
Other information TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF OUTER PACKAGE IS OPENED OR BLISTER IS TORN OR BROKEN store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F) avoid excessive humidity see end flap for expiration date and lot number
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