Bisacodyl

FDA Approved: * May 10, 2004
Pharm Company: * BRAINTREE
Category: Laxative

Bisacodyl (INN) is an organic compound that is used as a stimulant laxative drug. It works directly on the colon to produce a bowel movement. It is typically prescribed for relief of episodic and chronic constipation and for the management of neurogenic bowel dysfunction, as well as part of bowel preparation before medical examinations, such as for a colonoscopy.[1][2] Bisacodyl is a derivative of triphenylmethane. It was first used as a laxative in 1953 becau... [wikipedia]

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Dosage List

Bisacodyl TCL;003
Bisacodyl 5 mg Delayed Release Tablet
NDC: 0536-3381
Labeler:
Rugby Laboratories, Inc
Bisacodyl S1
Bisacodyl 5 mg Oral Tablet, Delayed Release
NDC: 0603-2483
Labeler:
Qualitest Pharmaceuticals
Bisacodyl 5
Bisacodyl 5 mg Delayed Release Tablet
NDC: 0904-7927
Labeler:
Major Pharmaceuticals
Bisacodyl 5
Bisacodyl 5 mg Delayed Release Tablet
NDC: 67544-655
Labeler:
Aphena Pharma Solutions - Tennessee, LLC
Bisacodyl 5
Bisacodyl 5 mg Delayed Release Tablet
NDC: 0615-0598
Labeler:
Ncs Healthcare of Ky, Inc Dba Vangard Labs
Bisacodyl 5
Unit Dose Bisacodyl 5 mg Oral Tablet, Coated
NDC: 0904-6407
Labeler:
Major Pharmaceuticals
Bisacodyl 5
Bisacodyl 5 mg Oral Tablet, Coated
NDC: 0904-6748
Labeler:
Major Pharmaceuticals
Bisacodyl S1
Bisacodyl 5 mg Delayed Release Tablet
NDC: 11534-013
Labeler:
Sunrise Pharmaceutical Inc
Bisacodyl TCL;003
Bisacodyl 5 mg Delayed Release Tablet
NDC: 11534-156
Labeler:
Sunrise Pharmaceutical Inc
Bisacodyl S1
Bisacodyl 5 mg Delayed Release Tablet
NDC: 16103-367
Labeler:
Pharbest Pharmaceuticals Inc.

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