P LAX TABLETS DR, 5 mg-SUGAR COATED: PINK
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 for children under 6 years of age
OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- abdominal pain
- nausea
- vomiting
- noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that persists over a period of 2 weeks
OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are unable to swallow without chewing
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
- abdonimal discomfort,faintness, and cramps may occur
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
| 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 |
- each laxative works differently.Adults and children over 12 may need fewer tablets to get the same effect as more tablets of another brand.
- Start with one tablet and take with water.If one tablet does not produce the desired result,then try two or three tablets daily.
- Do not take more than three tablets daily
Other information
- each tablet contains : calcium 20 mg
- do not exposee to temperatures above 30°C(85°F)
- store between 20° to 25°C (68° to 77° F)
Inactive ingredients
lactose,cornstarch,povidone (K-30),sodium startch glycolate,talc,magnesium stearate,methcylic acidcopolymer,polethylene glaycol,sodium hydroxide,sucrose,acacia,gelatin,methylparaben,propylparaben,calcium sulphate dihydrate,titanium dioxide,D&C red#7 lake, FD & C Red #40; D & C Red # 27