Y LAX TABLETS DR, 5 mg-SUGAR COATED: YELLOW
SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION
Drug Facts
Active ingredients (in each tablet)
Bisacodyl 5 mg
Purpose
Stimulant laxative
Uses
- for relief of occasional constipation(irregularity)
- this product generally produces bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours
Warnings
OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION
Do not use if you cannot swallow without chewing
OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- Stomach pain
- nausea
- vomiting
- noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that persists over a period of 2 weeks
OTC - WHEN USING SECTION
When using this product
- do not chew or crush tablets
- do not take this product within 1 hour after taking an antacid or milk
- it may cause stomach discomfort,faintness, and cramps
OTC - STOP USE SECTION
Stop use and ask doctor if
- you need to use more than 1 week
- rectal bleeding or failure to have a bowel movement occur after use of a laxative.These may be signs of a serious condition
OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION
If pregana or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use
OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION
Keep out of reach of children.In case of overdose,get medical help or contact a poison control center right away.
Direction
take with a glass of water
| adults and children 12 years of age and older | - take 1 to 3 tablets in a single dose once daily |
| children 6 to under 12 years of age | - take 1 tablet once daily |
| children under 6 years of age | - ask a doctor |
- Do not take more than three tablets daily
Other information
- store between 20° to 25°C (68° to 77° F)
- protection from excessive humidity
Inactive ingredients
lactose,cornstarch,povidone (K-30),sodium startch glycolate,talc,magnesium stearate,methacrylic acid copolymer,polethylene glaycol,sodium hydroxide pellets, sucrose,acacia,gelatin,methylparaben, propylparaben, calcium sulphate dihydrate,titanium dioxide,D&C yellow #6 lake, FD & C yellow #10; pharmaceuticals glaze