stimulant laxative enteric coated

Geri-Care Pharmaceutical Corp
Geri-Care Pharmaceutical Corp

FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*

• Active ingredient (in each tablet)
• Purpose
• stimulant laxative enteric coated Uses
• Warnings
• Directions
• stimulant laxative enteric coated Other information
• Inactive ingredients
• Package Label

FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

Active ingredient (in each tablet)

Bisacodyl 5 mg

Purpose

Stimulant Laxative

stimulant laxative enteric coated Uses

• relieves occasional constipation and irregularity

• generally produces a bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours

Warnings

Do not use
• for more than one week unless directed by a doctor
• if you cannot swallow without chewing
• within 1 hour after taking an antacid or milk

Ask a doctor before use if you have
• abdominal pain
• nausea
• vomiting
• a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts longer than 2 weeks

When using this product • abdominal discomfort, faintness, or cramps may occur

Stop use and ask a doctor
• if you have no bowel movement within 12 hours
• if you have rectal bleeding
• these could be signs of a serious condition

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

• do not take more than directed
• swallow whole, do not chew or crush
• take recommended dose in a single daily dose
• take with water
• adults and children 12 years and older: take 1-3 (usually 2) tablets daily
• children 12 and under: ask a doctor

stimulant laxative enteric coated Other information

• store at room temperature
• avoid excessive humidity
• Tamper Evident: Do not use if imprinted seal under cap is missing or broken
• package not child resistant
• for institutional use only

Inactive ingredients

Acacia, Ammonium Hydroxide, Calcium Carbonate, Corn Starch, D and C Yellow NO. 10 Lake, FD and C Yellow NO. 6 Lake, Hypromellose, Iron Oxide Black, Lactose, Magnesium Stearate, Methylparaben, PEG, Polydextrose, Polyvinyl Acetate Phthalate, Propylparaben, Propylene Glycol, Povidone, Shellac, Simethicone, Silica, Sodium Alginate, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Stearic Acid, Sucrose, Talc, Titanium Dioxide, Triacetin, Triethyl Citrate, Wax. May also contain: Calcium Sulfate, Gelatin, Sodium Starch Glycolate.

Package Label

GERICARE
NDC 57896-441-01
Bisacodyl
Stimulant laxative
enteric coated
100 Tablets
5 mg each