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Bisacodyl

Bisacodyl Recall

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Side Effects & Adverse Reactions

Do not use

if you cannot swallow without chewing.

Ask a doctor before use if you have

  • a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts more than 2 weeks
  • stomach pain, nausea or vomiting
When using this product

  • do not use within 1 hour after taking an antacid or milk
  • do not chew or crush tablet(s)
  • you may have stomach discomfort, faintness or 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.

Do not use

if you cannot swallow without chewing.

Ask a doctor before use if you have

  • a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts more than 2 weeks
  • stomach pain, nausea or vomiting

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

FDA Safety Alerts

There are currently no FDA safety alerts available for this drug.

Manufacturer Warnings

There is currently no manufacturer warning information available for this drug.

FDA Labeling Changes

There are currently no FDA labeling changes available for this drug.

Uses

  • relieves occasional constipation and irregularity
  • this product generally produces bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours

History

There is currently no drug history available for this drug.

Other Information

There are no additional details available for this product.

Bisacodyl Manufacturers

  • Bisacodyl | Chain Drug Consortium
    No Recall

    Bisacodyl | Chain Drug Consortium

    Bisacodyl | Chain Drug Consortium
    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 of age take 1 tablet in a single
    daily dose children under 6 years
    of age ask a doctor
  • Remedyrepack Inc.
    Bisacodyl |
    No Recall

    Bisacodyl |

    Bisacodyl |
  • Bisacodyl | Cardinal Health
    No Recall

    Bisacodyl | Cardinal Health

    Bisacodyl | Cardinal Health

    Do not chew or crush tablets

    Adults and children over 12 years of age take 1 to 3 tablets (usually 2) in a single daily dose Children 6 years to under 12 years of age take 1 tablet in a single daily dose Children under 6 years of age consult a physician
  • Sunrise Pharmaceutical Inc
    Bisacodyl | Sunrise Pharmaceutical Inc
    No Recall

    Bisacodyl | Sunrise Pharmaceutical Inc

    Bisacodyl | Sunrise Pharmaceutical Inc

    Dosage and Administration text

  • Bisacodyl | Cardinal Health, Inc.
    No Recall

    Bisacodyl | Cardinal Health, Inc.

    Bisacodyl | Cardinal Health, Inc.

    • Remove foil. Insert suppository well into rectum touching the bowel wall. Retain about 15 to 20 minutes.
        
    • In the presence of anal fissures or hemorrhoids, suppositories should be coated at the tip with petroleum jelly.

  • Pharbest Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Bisacodyl | Pharbest Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    No Recall

    Bisacodyl | Pharbest Pharmaceuticals Inc.

    Bisacodyl | Pharbest Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Take with a glass of water

    adults and children 12 years of age and over
    1 to 3 tablets in a single daily dose
    children 6 to under 12 years of age
    1 tablet in a single daily dose
    children under 6 years of age
    ask a doctor

  • Ncs Healthcare Of Ky, Inc Dba Vangard Labs
    Bisacodyl | Ncs Healthcare Of Ky, Inc Dba Vangard Labs
    No Recall

    Bisacodyl | Ncs Healthcare Of Ky, Inc Dba Vangard Labs

    Bisacodyl | Ncs Healthcare Of Ky, Inc Dba Vangard Labs

     -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 of age - take 1 tablet in a single daily dose

    children under 6 years of age - ask a doctor

  • Sunrise Pharmaceutical Inc
    Bisacodyl | Sunrise Pharmaceutical Inc
    No Recall

    Bisacodyl | Sunrise Pharmaceutical Inc

    Bisacodyl | Sunrise Pharmaceutical Inc

    Take with a glass of water

    Adults and children 12 years and over 1 to 3 tablets in a single daily dose Children 6 to under 12 years 1 tablet in a single daily dose Children under 6 years Ask a doctor

    OTHER INFORMATION

    Store at 20(-25(C(68(-77(F). Protect from excessive humidity.

  • Bisacodyl | Cardinal Health
    No Recall

    Bisacodyl | Cardinal Health

    Bisacodyl | Cardinal Health

    adults and children 12 years and over- take 1 to 3 tablets (usually 2) in a single daily dose

    children 6 to under 12 years - take 1 tablet daily

    children under 6 years - ask a doctor

  • Bisacodyl | Walgreen Company
    No Recall

    Bisacodyl | Walgreen Company

    Bisacodyl | Walgreen Company
    • for skin protectant use: apply as needed • for diaper rash use: • change wet and soiled diapers promptly • cleanse the diaper area, and allow to dry • apply ointment liberally as often as necessary, with each diaper change, especially at bedtime or anytime when exposure to wet diapers may be prolonged
  • The Kroger Co.
    Bisacodyl | The Kroger Co.
    No Recall

    Bisacodyl | The Kroger Co.

    Bisacodyl | The Kroger Co.
    take with a glass of water  adults and children 12 years of age and over   take 1 to 3 tablets in a single daily dose   children 6 to under 12 years of age  take 1 tablet in a single daily dose  children under 6 years of age  ask a doctor
  • Qualitest Pharmaceuticals
    Bisacodyl | Qualitest Pharmaceuticals
    No Recall

    Bisacodyl | Qualitest Pharmaceuticals

    Bisacodyl | Qualitest Pharmaceuticals

    take with a glass of water

    adults and children 12 years and over 1 to 3 tablets in a single daily dose children 6 to under 12 years 1 tablet in a single daily dose children under 6 years ask a doctor