Dulcolax Suppository

Generic Name: bisacodyl

Dosage Form: suppository
Dulcolax® Suppository

Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each suppository)	Purpose
Bisacodyl USP 10 mg ....................................	Stimulant laxative

Uses

• for temporary relief of occasional constipation and irregularity


• this product generally produces bowel movement in 15 minutes to 1 hour

Warnings

For rectal use only

Ask a doctor before use if you have

• stomach pain, nausea or vomiting


• a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts more than 2 weeks

When using this product it may cause stomach discomfort, faintness, rectal burning and mild cramps

Stop use and ask a doctor if

• you have rectal bleeding or no 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. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

adults and children 12 years of age and over	1 suppository in a single daily dose. Peel open plastic. Insert suppository well into rectum, pointed end first. Retain about 15 to 20 minutes.
children 6 to under 12 years of age	1/2 suppository in a single daily dose
children under 2 years of age	ask a doctor

Other information

• do not store above 30°C (86°F)

Inactive ingredient

hydrogenated vegetable oil

DULCOLAX  bisacodyl  suppository

Product Information Product Type HUMAN OTC DRUG NDC Product Code (Source) 0597-0052 Route of Administration RECTAL DEA Schedule

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength bisacodyl (bisacodyl) bisacodyl 10 mg

Inactive Ingredients Ingredient Name Strength No Inactive Ingredients Found

Product Characteristics Color WHITE Score      Shape BULLET Size Flavor Imprint Code Contains

Packaging # NDC Package Description Multilevel Packaging 1 0597-0052-16 4 BLISTER PACK In 1 CARTON contains a BLISTER PACK 1 4 SUPPOSITORY In 1 BLISTER PACK This package is contained within the CARTON (0597-0052-16) 2 0597-0052-28 7 BLISTER PACK In 1 CARTON contains a BLISTER PACK 2 4 SUPPOSITORY In 1 BLISTER PACK This package is contained within the CARTON (0597-0052-28) 3 0597-0052-34 1 BLISTER PACK In 1 CARTON contains a BLISTER PACK 3 4 SUPPOSITORY In 1 BLISTER PACK This package is contained within the CARTON (0597-0052-34) 4 0597-0052-38 2 BLISTER PACK In 1 CARTON contains a BLISTER PACK 4 4 SUPPOSITORY In 1 BLISTER PACK This package is contained within the CARTON (0597-0052-38) 5 0597-0052-44 1 BLISTER PACK In 1 CARTON contains a BLISTER PACK 5 1 SUPPOSITORY In 1 BLISTER PACK This package is contained within the CARTON (0597-0052-44)

Marketing Information
Marketing Category	Application Number or Monograph Citation	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
OTC monograph not final	part334	04/01/2002

Labeler - Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (603175944)

Establishment
Name	Address	ID/FEI	Operations
Istituto De Angeli S.r.l.		436912369	MANUFACTURE

Revised: 11/2010Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

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