Bisacodyl 5 mg/1
Bisacodyl · TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE · Chain Drug Consortium
Bisacodyl is a tablet, delayed release containing bisacodyl at 5 mg/1, taken oral. Manufactured by Chain Drug Consortium.
Key Facts
- Brand Name
- Bisacodyl
- Generic Name
- Bisacodyl
- NDC Code (Product)
68016-688- Manufacturer
- Chain Drug Consortium
- Strength
- 5 mg/1
- Dosage Form
- TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE
- Route
- ORAL
- Marketing Status
- Application #
- 505G(a)(3)
- Drug Class
- Stimulant Laxative [EPC]
- Marketing Start
- 03/25/2002
Recall History
Family Dollar Stores, Llc.
CGMP Deviations: product held outside appropriate storage temperature conditions.
Braintree Laboratories Inc.
Defective Container; Small micro fracture observed in the 2-Liter bottle at the fill line resulting in a small leak when patient reconstitutes the bulk powder
Torrent Pharma Inc
cGMP Deviations: Potential product contamination with Burkholderia cepacia (B.cepacia) and Ralstonia pickettii (R. pickettii).
Torrent Pharma Inc
cGMP Deviations: Potential product contamination with Burkholderia cepacia (B.cepacia) and Ralstonia pickettii (R. pickettii).
Aidapak Services, LLC
Labeling: Label Mixup; BISACODYL EC, Tablet, 5 mg may be potentially mislabeled as CHOLECALCIFEROL, Tablet, 400 units, NDC 00904582360, Pedigree: AD37056_13, EXP: 5/10/2014.
Attix Pharmaceuticals
Penicillin Cross Contamination: All lots of all products repackaged and distributed between 01/05/12 and 02/12/15 are being recalled because they were repackaged in a facility with penicillin products without adequate separation which could introduce the potential for cross contamination with penicillin.
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
CGMP Deviations: products were stored outside the drug label specifications.
Torrent Pharma Inc
cGMP Deviations: Potential product contamination with Burkholderia cepacia (B.cepacia) and Ralstonia pickettii (R. pickettii).
Side Effects Reported to FDA
FDA FAERS database · These are reported events, not confirmed side effects
Full Prescribing Information
Indications & Usage
Use for relief of occasional constipation (irregularity) this product generally produces bowel movement in 15 minutes to 1 hour
Dosage & Administration
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 1/2 suppository in a single daily dose children under 6 years Do not use
Warnings
Warnings For rectal use only
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bisacodyl used for?
Bisacodyl contains Bisacodyl. It is a tablet, delayed release taken oral. Consult your doctor for specific uses.
Is Bisacodyl a controlled substance?
Bisacodyl is not classified as a controlled substance by the DEA.
What is the generic name for Bisacodyl?
The generic name for Bisacodyl is Bisacodyl. There are 11 other brand versions of Bisacodyl.
What is the NDC code for Bisacodyl 5 mg/1?
The NDC (National Drug Code) for Bisacodyl 5 mg/1 is 68016-688, listed by Chain Drug Consortium.
Other Bisacodyl Dosages
Other Bisacodyl Brands
See all →- Gentle Overnight Laxative5 mg/121130-827
- Dulcolax Stimulant Laxative5 mg/141167-0200
- WOMENS LAXATIVE5 mg/141226-151
- Womens gentle laxative5 mg/141250-676
- Gentle Laxative5 mg/146122-767
- STIMULANT LAXATIVE5 mg/149483-003
- stimulant laxative enteric coated5 mg/157896-441
- Womens Gentle Laxative5 mg/163868-573
- Laxative Gentle5 mg/167091-215
- Bisacodyl 5mg5 mg/169168-398
Not medical advice. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before making any medication decisions.
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