Bisacodyl

Bisacodyl is an FDA-registered drug product whose active ingredient is BISACODYL. It is labelled by KROGER COMPANY taken by oral and marketed as a human otc drug product. Identifiers on file: NDC 41226-003, application M007, label effective 20260909. It is one of 38 FDA drug label records sharing the active ingredient BISACODYL. This page reproduces the FDA-approved label text so you can check what a product is, who makes it and how it is supplied before discussing it with a pharmacist or prescriber.

Across FDA labelling, products containing BISACODYL are most often described in connection with: relieves occasional, product generally, produces bowel, movement hours. Wording differs between labels, and the full indications section on this page takes precedence when it is present.

Uses relieves occasional constipation and irregularity this product generally produces a bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours

Directions take with a glass of water adults and children 12 years of age and over Start with 1 tablet/day. If needed, increase to 2 or 3 tablets a day in a single daily dose children 6 to under 12 years of age 1 tablet per day children under 6 years of age ask a doctor

Warnings

FDA lists 38 drug label records with BISACODYL as the active ingredient. The most common dosage forms and the manufacturers with the most records are summarised below; strengths, pack sizes and inactive ingredients can still differ between apparently similar products.

5 FDA recall record(s) match this product name or manufacturer. A match means the firm or product name appears in the enforcement report; confirm lot numbers and dates against the official FDA notice before acting.

What is Bisacodyl used for?
Uses relieves occasional constipation and irregularity this product generally produces a bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours

Who makes Bisacodyl?
KROGER COMPANY is the labeler of record for Bisacodyl. 38 FDA label records share the active ingredient BISACODYL, so generic and branded versions may come from different companies; the manufacturer named on your pack is the one that matters for any enquiry.

What form does Bisacodyl come in?
administered by oral. Strengths and pack sizes vary by label, so compare the NDC on your pack with the identifier listed on this page.

Is Bisacodyl prescription or over-the-counter?
The FDA label for this product is recorded as human otc drug. Marketing status can differ between strengths and countries, so check the dispensing rules where you live.

Are there other products containing BISACODYL?
Yes. 38 FDA drug label records list BISACODYL as the active ingredient. Products with the same active ingredient can usually be substituted only when a prescriber or pharmacist confirms it is appropriate.

Has Bisacodyl been recalled?
5 FDA recall record(s) match this product name or manufacturer. Review the recall and safety notices section on this page and confirm lot numbers against the official FDA enforcement report.

Where does this information come from?
All content is reproduced from FDA Structured Product Labelling data via openFDA. It is provided for identification and reference only and is not medical advice.