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Laxative
Laxative is a stimulant laxative (over-the-counter), made by Allegiant Health.
- Type
- Over the counter
- Drug class
- Stimulant Laxative
- Route
- Oral
- Manufacturers
- 1
(s) for temporary relief of occasional constipation and irregularity this product generally produces bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours
Active ingredients
(s) Bisacodyl USP 5 mg
Purpose
Stimulant Laxative
Uses
(s) for temporary relief of occasional constipation and irregularity this product generally produces bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours
Directions
Take with a glass of water Adults and children 12 years of age and over: 1 to 3 tablets in a single daily dose Children 6 to under 12 years of age: 1 tablet in a single daily dose Children under 6 years of age: ask a doctor
Warnings
Do not use if you cannot swallow without chewing Ask a doctor before use if you stomach pain, nausea or vomiting a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts more than 2 weeks Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if When using this product do not chew or crush tablet(s) do not use within 1 hour after taking an antacid or milk you may have stomach discomfort, faintness and cramps Stop use and ask a doctor before use 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 breastfeeding, 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 (1-800-222-1222) right away.
Do not use
If you cannot swallow without chewing
Ask a doctor before use
If you stomach pain, nausea or vomiting a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts more than 2 weeks
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use
If
When using this product
Do not chew or crush tablet(s) do not use within 1 hour after taking an antacid or milk you may have stomach discomfort, faintness and cramps
Stop use and ask a doctor
Before use 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
Pregnancy or breastfeeding
If pregnant or breastfeeding, 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 (1-800-222-1222) right away.
Inactive ingredients
Acacia, Calcium Carbonate, Carnauba Wax, Colloidal Anhydrous Silica, D&C Yellow #10 Aluminum Lake, FD&C Yellow #6 Aluminum Lake, Hypromellose, Iron Oxide Black, Lactose Anhydrous, Magnesium Stearate, Methacrylic Acid and Ethyl Acrylate Copolymer, Methylparaben, Polydextrose, Polyethylene Glycol, Povidone, Pregelatinized Starch, Propylene Glycol, Propylparaben, Shellac Glaze, Simethicone, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Stearic Acid, Sucrose, Talc, Titanium Dioxide, Triacetin, Triethyl Citrate.
Questions?
/Comments Call 1-888-952-0050 (Monday-Friday 9 AM - 5 PM EST)
Forms and strengths
From the FDA NDC Directory · 1 product codes
| Dosage form | Strength | Route | NDCs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tablet, sugar coated | 5 mg | oral | 1 |
Manufacturers and labels
1 FDA label
- Allegiant HealthShown hereM007 · Label 06/09/2026 · NDC 69168-489Full label
Laxative: common questions
- What is Laxative used for?
- (s) for temporary relief of occasional constipation and irregularity this product generally produces bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours
- Is Laxative a prescription drug?
- No. Laxative is sold over the counter (OTC) without a prescription.
- Who makes Laxative?
- Allegiant Health lists Laxative with the FDA.
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, openFDA drug label (SPL) and NDC Directory · Last updated 06/09/2026 · Label text is shown as published by the manufacturer. Not medical advice