Label: BISACODYL- biscodyl tablet, coated

  • NDC Code(s): 11673-182-01, 11673-182-52
  • Packager: TARGET CORPORATION
  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None

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Updated July 15, 2024

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  • Drug Facts

  • Active ingredient (in each tablet)

    Bisacodyl USP, 5 mg

  • Purpose

    Stimulant Laxative

  • Uses

    • for relief of occasional constipation and irregularity
    • this product generally produces bowel movement in 6-12 hours
  • Warnings

    WARNINGS

    Warning: 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 two weeks.

    When using this product: Do not chew or crush tablet(s); Do not use within 1 hour after taking an antacid or milk; Do not use this product if you have stomach discomfort, faintness or cramps.

    Do not use

    • if you cannot swallow without chewing

    Ask a doctor before use if you have

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

    When using this product

    • it may cause stomach discomfort, faintness and cramps
    • do not chew or crush tablet(s)
    • do not use within 1 hour after taking an antacid or milk

    Stop use and ask a doctor if

    • you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement after using this product. 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 (1-800-222-1222).

  • Other information

    • each tablet contains: magnesium 5 mg
    • store at 25°C (77°F) excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
    • use by expiration date on package
    • protect from excessive humidity
  • Directions

    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
  • Inactive ingredients

    acacia, anhydrous calcium sulfate, anhydrous lactose, carnauba wax, colloidal silicon dioxide, corn starch, D&C yellow #10 aluminum lake, FD&C yellow #6 aluminum lake, gelatin, iron oxide, iron oxide black, iron oxide yellow (iron oxide ochre), magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol (PEG) 400, polyvinyl acetate phthalate, povidone, shellac, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid, sugar, talc, titanium dioxide

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  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

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  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    BISACODYL 
    biscodyl tablet, coated
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:11673-182
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    BISACODYL (UNII: 10X0709Y6I) (DEACETYLBISACODYL - UNII:R09078E41Y) BISACODYL5 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    ACACIA (UNII: 5C5403N26O)  
    CALCIUM SULFATE ANHYDROUS (UNII: E934B3V59H)  
    ANHYDROUS LACTOSE (UNII: 3SY5LH9PMK)  
    CARNAUBA WAX (UNII: R12CBM0EIZ)  
    SILICON DIOXIDE (UNII: ETJ7Z6XBU4)  
    STARCH, CORN (UNII: O8232NY3SJ)  
    STEARIC ACID (UNII: 4ELV7Z65AP)  
    FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 (UNII: H77VEI93A8)  
    POVIDONE (UNII: FZ989GH94E)  
    GELATIN (UNII: 2G86QN327L)  
    FERROSOFERRIC OXIDE (UNII: XM0M87F357)  
    MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)  
    MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)  
    POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 400 (UNII: B697894SGQ)  
    POLYVINYL ACETATE PHTHALATE (UNII: 58QVG85GW3)  
    SODIUM STARCH GLYCOLATE TYPE A CORN (UNII: AG9B65PV6B)  
    SUCROSE (UNII: C151H8M554)  
    TALC (UNII: 7SEV7J4R1U)  
    TITANIUM DIOXIDE (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP)  
    SHELLAC (UNII: 46N107B71O)  
    FERRIC OXIDE YELLOW (UNII: EX438O2MRT)  
    D&C YELLOW NO. 10 (UNII: 35SW5USQ3G)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColororangeScoreno score
    ShapeROUNDSize5mm
    FlavorImprint Code TCL003
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:11673-182-5225 in 1 BLISTER PACK; Type 0: Not a Combination Product02/04/2020
    2NDC:11673-182-01100 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product06/15/2024
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph DrugM00702/04/2020
    Labeler - TARGET CORPORATION (006961700)
    Registrant - TIME CAP LABORATORIES, INC (037052099)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    TIME CAP LABORATORIES, INC.037052099manufacture(11673-182)
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