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Dulcolax

Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Dulcolax Bowel Prep Kit


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FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

Drug Facts

Active ingredient Purpose
Bisacodyl USP 5 mg (in each tablet) .................................... Stimulant laxative
Bisacodyl USP 10 mg (in each suppository) ......................... Stimulant laxative

Dulcolax Uses

Purpose

  • part of a bowel cleansing regimen in preparing patients for surgery
  • preparing the colon for x-ray or endoscopic examination

Warnings

Do not use

  • unless directed by a doctor
  • tablets, if you cannot swallow without chewing

When using this product

  • suppository is for rectal use only
  • do not take tablets within 1 hour after taking an antacid or milk
  • do not chew or crush tablet(s)
  • it may cause stomach discomfort, faintness, rectal burning or 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. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

  • read the entire label and directions at least 24 hours in advance of examination
  • follow each step and complete all instructions or the entire x-ray or the endoscopic examination may have to be repeated

Dulcolax Other information

  • store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
  • protect from excessive humidity

Inactive ingredients

Tablets: acacia, acetylated monoglyceride, carnauba wax, cellulose acetate phthalate, corn starch, dibutyl phthalate, docusate sodium, gelatin, glycerin, iron oxides, kaolin, lactose, magnesium stearate, methylparaben, pharmaceutical glaze, polyethylene glycol, povidone, propylparaben, Red No. 30 lake, sodium benzoate, sorbitan monooleate, sucrose, talc, titanium dioxide, white wax, Yellow No. 10 lake

Suppositories: hydrogenated vegetable oil

Dulcolax

Dulcolax

BISACODYL KIT

Product Information

Product Type Human otc drug label Item Code (Source) NDC:0597-0055
Route of Administration DEA Schedule

Packaging

# Item Code Package Description Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
1 NDC:0597-0055-05 1 in 1 CARTON

Marketing Information

Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
part part334 2003-04-01


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