CVS Gentle Laxative (BISACODYL)
CVS Gentle Laxative (BISACODYL) is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: CVS Gentle Laxative; Generic name: BISACODYL; Drug class: Stimulant Laxative [EPC].
| Brand name | CVS Gentle Laxative |
|---|---|
| Generic name | BISACODYL |
| Drug class | Stimulant Laxative [EPC] |
| Manufacturer | CVS Pharmacy |
| Used for | Uses Uses - For relief of occasional constipation and irregularity -This product generally produces bowel movement in 15 minutes to 1 hour |
| Dosage | Directions Adults and children 12 years of age and older Children 6 to under 12 years Children under 6 One suppository once daily 1/2 suppository once daily Ask doctor. -Detach one suppository from the strip and remove from foil - Carefully insert one suppositry well into the rectum -Do not use more than once per day |
| Warnings | Warnings For rectal use only. |
| Active ingredient(s) | Active Ingredient (in each Suppository) Purpose Bisacodyl USP, 10 mg.................................Stimulant Laxative |
| Route | RECTAL |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=0cca1516-fc8d-4471-bd37-a6230fd225e2 |