What the official label says. If a doctor prescribed it, follow the prescription. Your pack's leaflet comes first if it is different.
■ for relief of occasional constipation ■ this product generally produces bowel movement in 15 to 60 minutes
it may cause abdominal discomfort, faintness, rectal bleeding and mild cramps
noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over a period of 2 weeks
■ For rectal use only
■ you have rectal bleeding ■ you fail to have a bowel movement after using this product. This may indicate a serious condition
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
■ Store at room temperature. Do not exceed 30° C (86° F) ■ Lot No. & Exp. Date: see wrapper or box Keep out of reach of children.
Take it when you remember, unless it is nearly time for the next dose. Then skip the missed one. Never take two doses at once to make up for it. Check your leaflet, as some medicines are different.
Products with Gentle laxative bisacodyl as the active ingredient. Names differ between countries.
Other countries: check your pack's registration number and we point you to your regulator.
Type the registration number on the pack, or scan it with your camera.
■ for relief of occasional constipation ■ this product generally produces bowel movement in 15 to 60 minutes (From the official U.S. FDA label.)
Follow your prescription or the leaflet in your pack. The official label says: ■ detach one suppository from the strip ■ remove wrapper before inserting into the rectum adults and children 12 and over : 1 suppository once daily children 6 to under 12 years : ½ suppository once daily children under 6 years : do not use…
In many countries Gentle laxative bisacodyl is sold without a prescription in some strengths. Rules differ by country, so ask a pharmacist.
The official label lists: ■ you have rectal bleeding ■ you fail to have a bowel movement after using this product. This may indicate a serious condition Tell your doctor about any side effect that bothers you or does not go away.
The label gives a separate dose by age: children 12 and over : 1 suppository once daily children 6 to under 12 years : ½ suppository once daily children under 6 years. Check the pack or ask a pharmacist.
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Ask your doctor or midwife first.
■ Store at room temperature. Do not exceed 30° C (86° F) ■ Lot No. & Exp. Date: see wrapper or box
Scan the registration number on your pack with PillVera (NAFDAC number in Nigeria, NDC in the United States, DIN in Canada), check the expiry date and buy only from licensed pharmacies.
This page shows what official sources say, in plain words. It is not medical advice: your prescription and your doctor or pharmacist come first. Brand names, strengths and rules differ between countries.