Stimulant Laxative Gentle

Stimulant Laxative Gentle is an FDA-registered drug product whose active ingredient is BISACODYL. It is labelled by CVS WOONSOCKET PRESCRIPTION CENTER, INCORPORATED taken by oral and marketed as a human otc drug product. Identifiers on file: NDC 51316-327, application 505G(a)(3), label effective 20260824. 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: 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.

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

Directions do not take more than directed 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 take 1 tablet in a single daily dose children under 6 years ask a doctor

Warnings Do not use if you cannot swallow without chewing. Ask a doctor before use if you have stomach pain, nausea or vomiting a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts more than 2 weeks When using this product do not chew or crush tablet(s) do not use within 1 hour after taking an antacid or milk it may cause stomach discomfort, faintness, and cramps Stop use and ask a doctor if you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement after use of a laxative. 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.

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.

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

Who makes Stimulant Laxative Gentle?
CVS WOONSOCKET PRESCRIPTION CENTER, INCORPORATED is the labeler of record for Stimulant Laxative Gentle. 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 Stimulant Laxative Gentle 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 Stimulant Laxative Gentle 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 Stimulant Laxative Gentle 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.