Bisacodyl

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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

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Legal Issues

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FDA Safety Alerts

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Manufacturer Warnings

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FDA Labeling Changes

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Uses

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

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History

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Bisacodyl Manufacturers

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

No Recall
Remedyrepack Inc.

Bisacodyl |

No Recall
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

No Recall
Sunrise Pharmaceutical Inc

Bisacodyl | Sunrise Pharmaceutical Inc

Dosage and Administration text

No Recall
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.

No Recall
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

No Recall
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

No Recall
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.

No Recall
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

No Recall
Cardinal Health

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

No Recall
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

No Recall
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

No Recall