WOMENS LAXATIVE
Western Family Foods, Inc.
P and L Development of New York Corporation
Drug Facts
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*
- Active ingredient (in each enteric coated tablet)
- Purpose
- Use
- Warnings
- Directions
- WOMENS LAXATIVE Other information
- Inactive ingredients
- Questions or comments?
- Principal Display Panel
- Product Label
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
Active ingredient (in each enteric coated tablet)
Bisacodyl USP 5 mg
Purpose
Stimulant laxative
Use
- for relief of occasional constipation and irregularity. This product generally produces a bowel movement within 8 to 12 hours if taken at bedtime or within 6 hours if taken before breakfast.
Warnings
Do not use
- if you are currently taking mineral oil, unless directed by a doctor
- when abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting are present
- for longer than 1 week, unless directed by a doctor. Prolonged or continued use of this product can lead to laxative dependency and loss of normal bowel function. Serious side effects from prolonged use or overdose can occur.
Caution
- do not chew or crush
- do not give to children under 6 years of age or to persons who cannot swallow without chewing
- do not take this product within 1 hour after taking an antacid and/or milk
- this product may cause abdominal discomfort, faintness, rectal burning, and mild cramps
Ask a doctor before use if
you notice a sudden change in bowel habits that persists over a period of 2 weeks.
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- you have rectal bleeding
- you fail to have a bowel movement after use
If pregnant or breast-feeding,
ask a health care 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 3 tablets daily
adults and children 12 years of age and older | take 1-3 tablets in a single dose once daily |
children 6 to under 12 years of age | take 1 tablet daily |
children under 6 years of age | consult a doctor |
WOMENS LAXATIVE Other information
- each tablet contains: calcium 15 mg
- store at 15º-30ºC (59º-86ºF)
- keep in a dry place
Inactive ingredients
acacia, calcium sulfate anhydrous, carnauba wax, colloidal silicon dioxide, corn starch, D&C red #7 Calcium Lake, hypromellose phthalate, iron oxide, iron oxide Black, iron oxide Yellow, kaolin, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol (PEG) 400, povidone, shellac, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid, sugar, talc, titanium dioxide, triacetin
Questions or comments?
Call toll free 1-877-753-3935
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Women's Laxative
BISACODYL USP 5 mg Stimulant Laxative
Comfort Coated TABLETS
*Compare to the Active Ingredient in Correctol®
ENTERIC COATED
*This product is not manufactured or distributed by Schering-Plough, owner of the registered trademark Correctol®.
TAMPER EVIDENT - USE ONLY IF BLISTERS ARE INTACT.
Proudly Distributed by:
Western Family Foods, Inc.
P.O. Box 4057
Portland, OR 97208
Product Label
WOMENS LAXATIVEBisacodyl TABLET, COATED
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