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WOMENS LAXATIVE (bisacodyl 5 mg) Dailymed

  1. Human OTC
  2. Archived
  3. Western Family Foods, Inc.

Generic: bisacodyl

WOMENS LAXATIVE tablet, coated - (bisacodyl 5 mg) image

IMPRINT: TCL057     SHAPE: round
    COLOR: pink

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Active Ingredient (in Each Enteric Coatedtablet)


Bisacodyl USP 5 mg

Purpose


Stimulant laxative

Use

  • for relief of occasional constipation and irregularity. This product generally produces a bowel movement within 8 to 12 hours if taken at bedtime or within 6 hours if taken before breakfast.

Warnings


Do not use

  • if you are currently taking mineral oil, unless directed by a doctor
  • when abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting are present
  • for longer than 1 week, unless directed by a doctor. Prolonged or continued use of this product can lead to laxative dependency and loss of normal bowel function. Serious side effects from prolonged use or overdose can occur.

Caution
  • do not chew or crush
  • do not give to children under 6 years of age or to persons who cannot swallow without chewing
  • do not take this product within 1 hour after taking an antacid and/or milk
  • this product may cause abdominal discomfort, faintness, rectal burning, and mild cramps

Ask a doctor before use if


you notice a sudden change in bowel habits that persists over a period of 2 weeks.

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • you have rectal bleeding
  • you fail to have a bowel movement after use

If pregnant or breast-feeding,


ask a health care professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children.


In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

  • do not take more than 3 tablets daily
 adults and children 12 years of age and older  take 1-3 tablets in a single dose once daily
 children 6 to under 12 years of age  take 1 tablet daily
 children under 6 years of age  consult a doctor

Other Information

  • each tablet contains: calcium 15 mg
  • store at 15º-30ºC (59º-86ºF)
  • keep in a dry place

Inactive Ingredients


acacia, calcium sulfate anhydrous, carnauba wax, colloidal silicon dioxide, corn starch, D&C red #7 Calcium Lake, hypromellose phthalate, iron oxide, iron oxide Black, iron oxide Yellow, kaolin, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol (PEG) 400, povidone, shellac, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid, sugar, talc, titanium dioxide, triacetin

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Women's Laxative

BISACODYL USP 5 mg Stimulant Laxative

Comfort Coated TABLETS

*Compare to the Active Ingredient in Correctol®

ENTERIC COATED

*This product is not manufactured or distributed by Schering-Plough, owner of the registered trademark Correctol®.

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Proudly Distributed by:

Western Family Foods, Inc.

P.O. Box 4057

Portland, OR 97208

Product Label


Western Family Women's Laxative Tablet  

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