HyVee Stimulant Laxative

BISACODYL ORAL HUMAN OTC DRUG

HyVee Stimulant Laxative is an FDA drug label for the active ingredient BISACODYL manufactured by HyVee Inc administered by ORAL. This page reproduces the FDA-approved indications and usage, dosage, contraindications, warnings, and adverse reactions exactly as published in the drug label. Data source: openFDA (U.S. FDA), label effective 20260821.

Generic name
BISACODYL
Manufacturer
HyVee Inc
Product type
HUMAN OTC DRUG
Route
ORAL
Dosage form
N/A
NDC
42507-167
Application
505G(a)(3)
Label effective
20260821

About this product

HyVee Stimulant Laxative is an FDA-registered drug product whose active ingredient is BISACODYL. It is labelled by HyVee Inc taken by oral and marketed as a human otc drug product. Identifiers on file: NDC 42507-167, application 505G(a)(3), label effective 20260821. 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.

What it is used for

Across FDA labelling, products containing BISACODYL are most often described in connection with: relief 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.

Active ingredients

Active ingredient (in each tablet) Bisacodyl USP 5 mg

Indications & Usage

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

Dosage & Administration

Directions • do not take more than directed • take with a glass of water

Warnings

Warnings Do not use • if you cannot swallow without chewing. Ask a doctor before use if you have • stomach pain, nausea or vomiting • noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts more than 2 weeks When using this product • it may cause stomach discomfort, faintness and cramps • do not chew or crush tablet(s) • do not use within 1 hour after taking an antacid or milk Stop use and ask a doctor if • you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a 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. Overdose warning In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

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How products containing BISACODYL compare

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.

Dosage formProductsManufacturerProducts
— — Chain Drug Marketing Association, Inc. 2
— — Family Dollar Services Inc 2
— — Geiss, Destin & Dunn Inc. 2
— — HHH Pharmaceuticals 2
— — Publix Super Markets Inc 2

Frequently asked questions

What is HyVee Stimulant Laxative used for?
Use • for relief of occasional constipation and irregularity • this product generally produces bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours

Who makes HyVee Stimulant Laxative?
HyVee Inc is the labeler of record for HyVee Stimulant Laxative. 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 HyVee Stimulant Laxative 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 HyVee Stimulant Laxative 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 HyVee Stimulant Laxative been recalled?
No FDA recall record in our database matches this product name or manufacturer. Recall data is updated periodically, so a very recent notice may not appear here yet.

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.

This page reproduces FDA Structured Product Labelling data for identification and reference. It is not medical advice, does not diagnose or treat any condition, and does not sell or price any medicine.