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Dulcolax

Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Dulcolax® Suppository


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FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

Drug Facts

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

Dulcolax Uses

Purpose

  • 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

Dulcolax Other information

  • do not store above 30°C (86°F)

Inactive ingredient

hydrogenated vegetable oil

Dulcolax

Dulcolax

Bisacodyl SUPPOSITORY

Product Information

Product Type Human otc drug label Item Code (Source) NDC:0597-0052
Route of Administration RECTAL DEA Schedule

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety

Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength
Bisacodyl Bisacodyl 10 mg

Inactive Ingredients

Ingredient Name Strength
HYDROGENATED COCONUT OIL
Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil

Product Characteristics

Color Shape
WHITE BULLET

Packaging

# Item Code Package Description Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
1 4 in 1 BLISTER PACK
2 4 in 1 BLISTER PACK
3 4 in 1 BLISTER PACK
4 4 in 1 BLISTER PACK
5 1 in 1 BLISTER PACK
6 NDC:0597-0052-44 1 in 1 CARTON

Marketing Information

Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
part part334 2002-04-01


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