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Biscolax Laxative

Dosage form: suppository
Ingredients: BISACODYL 10mg
Labeler: Major
NDC code: 0904-5058

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Sep 16, 2024.

Biscolax™ Laxative

Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each suppository)

Bisacodyl USP 10 mg

Purpose

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 abdominal 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 over1 suppository in a single daily dose. Peel open plastic wrapper. Insert suppository well into rectum, pointed end first. Retain about 15 to 20 minutes.
children 6 to under 12 years of age1/2 suppository in a single daily dose
children under 6 years of ageDo not use

Other information
  • store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
  • Lot No. & Exp. Date: see wrapper or box

Inactive ingredient

hydrogenated vegetable oil

Questions or Comments?

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MAJOR ® PHARMACEUTICALS
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Livonia, MI 48152 USA

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 12 Suppository Carton

MAJOR®

NDC 0904-5058-12

Biscolax
Laxative

Doctor Recommended Ingredient
Fast Dependable Relief

Bisacodyl, USP 10 mg.
12 SUPPOSITORIES

Compare to active ingredient of
Dulcolax ® Suppositories*

BISCOLAX LAXATIVE 
bisacodyl suppository
Product Information
Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:0904-5058
Route of AdministrationRECTALDEA Schedule    
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
BISACODYL (DEACETYLBISACODYL) BISACODYL10 mg
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient NameStrength
FAT, HARD 
Product Characteristics
ColorwhiteScoreno score
ShapeSize
FlavorImprint Code
Contains    
Packaging
#Item CodePackage Description
1NDC:0904-5058-60100 SUPPOSITORY in 1 CARTON
2NDC:0904-5058-1212 SUPPOSITORY in 1 CARTON
Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
OTC monograph not finalpart33408/24/201202/28/2021
Labeler - Major (191427277)

Revised: 09/2019
 
Major

Further information

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