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Gentle Laxative

Cardinal Health

Leader Gentle Laxative


FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*




FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

Bisacodyl 5 mg

Stimulant Laxative


  • for temporary relief of occasional constipation and irregularity
  • this product generally produces bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours

Warnings

Do not use

if you cannot swallow without chewing

  • stomach pain, nausea or vomiting
  • a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts more than 2 weeks
  • do not chew or crush tablet(s)
  • it may cause stomach discomfort, faintness or cramps
  • do not use within 1 hour after taking an antacid or milk

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.


take with a glass of water

adults and children 12 years and over take 1 to 3 tablets in a single daily dose
 children 6 to under 12 years of age take 1 tablet in a single daily dose
 children under 6 years of age ask a doctor

  • each tablet contains: sodium less than 0.5mg
  • store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)
  • protect from excessive humidity
  • TAMPER EVIDENT: Blister packaged for your protection. Do not use if individual seals are broken

acacia, anhydrous calcium sulfate, anhydrous lactose, carnauba wax, colloidal silicon dioxide, corn starch, D&C yellow #10 aluminum lake, FD&C yellow #6 aluminum lake, gelatin, iron oxide, iron oxide black, iron oxide yellow, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol (PEG) 400, polyvinyl acetate phthalate, povidone, shellac, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid, sugar, talc, titanium dioxide.


Questions

Call 1-800-200-6313, weekdays, 9am-4pm EST

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TABLETS

Leader Gentle Laxative

Overnight Relief of Constipation and Irregularity

*Compare to the active ingredient of Dulcolax®

LAXATIVE

Bisacodyl USP, 5 mg

25 Coated Tablets

 

CIN 2281715

Distributed By:

Cardinal Health

Dublin Ohio 43017

www.myleader.com

Gentle Laxative
Leader Gentle Laxative

Gentle Laxative

Bisacodyl TABLET

Product Information

Product Type Human otc drug label Item Code (Source) NDC:37205-128
Route of Administration ORAL DEA Schedule

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety

Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength
Bisacodyl Bisacodyl 5 mg

Inactive Ingredients

Ingredient Name Strength
ACACIA
CALCIUM SULFATE ANHYDROUS
ANHYDROUS LACTOSE
carnauba wax
SILICON DIOXIDE
STARCH, CORN
D&C YELLOW NO. 10
FD&C YELLOW NO. 6
GELATIN
FERROSOFERRIC OXIDE
FERRIC OXIDE YELLOW
MAGNESIUM STEARATE
cellulose, microcrystalline
polyethylene glycol
POLYVINYL ACETATE PHTHALATE
povidone
SHELLAC
SODIUM STARCH GLYCOLATE TYPE A POTATO
STEARIC ACID
SUCROSE
talc
titanium dioxide

Product Characteristics

Color Size Imprint Code Shape
ORANGE 6 mm TCL;003 ROUND

Packaging

# Item Code Package Description Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
1 25 in 1 BLISTER PACK
2 NDC:37205-128-63 1 in 1 CARTON

Marketing Information

Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
part part334 2011-10-14


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