Dosage form: suppository
Drug class:Laxatives
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Nov 22, 2021.
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ACTIVE INGREDIENT
Bisacodyl, 10 mg
PURPOSE
Stimulant Laxative
USES
- For relief of occasional constipation
- This product generally produces bowel movement in 15 minutes to 1 hour
Warnings
For rectal use only. May cause abdominal discomfort, faintness, rectal burning, and mild cramps.
Do not use
- more than one per day
- for a period of longer than one week unless directed by a doctor
- laxative products when abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting are present unless directed by a doctor
- if seal under product lid is torn, damaged, or open
Ask a doctor before use
- if you have noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that persist over a period of two weeks
- if you are pregnant or nursing a baby
Stop use and ask a doctor
if you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement after using a laxative. This may indicate a serious condition.Keep out of reach of children
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
DIRECTIONS
| Adults and children 12 years of age and older | Children 6 to 12 years | Children under 6 |
| One suppository once daily | 1/2 suppository once daily | Ask a doctor. |
