Medicine guide

C-Lax Laxative

5 mg · Tablet, Delayed Release

Available without prescription
Stimulant Laxative

Active substance: Bisacodyl
Used in: Digestion, stomach, diabetes and nutrition
Made by: CVS Pharmacy
Source: Official label

Quoted from the official source. Not yet reviewed by Mediclarum — the leaflet in your pack is authoritative.

At a glance

Quoted from the official label · 2026-03-24

What it is

Stimulant laxative

Used for

For relief of occasional constipation (irregularity) this product generally produces bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours

How to take it

Adults and children 12 years and over: take 1 to 3 tablets in a single daily dose

Full directions ↓

Do not take it if

If you cannot swallow without chewing.

All warnings ↓

Good to know

Sold without a prescription
FDA enforcement reports list no ongoing recall, and none from the last two years, for this product code · checked 2026-10-02

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What it is for

for relief of occasional constipation (irregularity) this product generally produces bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours

From the official label · 2026-03-24 · DailyMed

Do not take it if

if you cannot swallow without chewing.

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Do Not Use”.

How to take it

These directions are for this exact strength and form. Another one is different.

do not take more than directed take with a glass of water
adults and children 12 years and over
take 1 to 3 tablets in a single daily dose
children 6 to under 12 years
take 1 tablet in a single daily dose
children under 6 years
ask a doctor

Quoted from the official label, section “Dosage & Administration”.

Ask a doctor first if

a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts more than 2 weeks stomach pain, nausea or vomiting

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Ask Doctor”.

Stop and get help 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

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Stop Use”.

Other warnings

Do not use if you cannot swallow without chewing.
Ask a doctor before use
if you have a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts more than 2 weeks stomach pain, nausea or vomiting
When using this product do not chew or crush tablet(s)
do not use within 1 hour after taking an antacid or milk it may cause stomach discomfort, faintness, and cramps
Stop use and
ask a doctor
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 breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children.
do not chew or crush tablet(s)
do not use within 1 hour after taking an antacid or milk it may cause stomach discomfort, faintness, and cramps

Quoted from the official label, section “Warnings”.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Pregnancy or Breast Feeding”.

Keep away from children

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Keep Out of Reach of Children”.

How to store it

store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
avoid excessive humidity use by expiration date on package

Quoted from the official label, section “Storage and Handling”.

What kind of medicine it is

Stimulant laxative

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Purpose”.

Other ingredients

Relevant if you react to a dye, a preservative, lactose or gluten.

carmine, colloidal silicon dioxide, corn starch, FD&C red #40 aluminum lake, hypromellose, lactose anhydrous, magnesium stearate, methacrylic acid, microcrystalline cellulose, polydextrose, polyethylene glycol, shellac wax, simethicone, sodium bicarbonate, sodium lauryl sulfate, stearic acid, talc, titanium dioxide, triacetin, triethyl citrate

Quoted from the official label, section “Inactive Ingredients”.

Questions about this product

1-800-426-9391

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Questions”.

Ingredients people check for

Lactose, gluten, dyes, sugars and other ingredients that matter with an allergy, intolerance or diet — as this product’s FDA label lists them.

Lactoselactose anhydrousMilk sugar: matters with lactose intolerance or a milk allergy.
Colour dyescarmine; FD&C red #40 aluminum lakeSome people react to dyes such as tartrazine (Yellow 5) or carmine.
Titanium dioxidetitanium dioxideA whitening agent no longer allowed in food in the EU (E171).

Quoted from the FDA label. A label that does not name an ingredient is not a guarantee that the product is free of it, and formulations change. With an allergy, check the pack and ask a pharmacist.

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Details

Made by	CVS Pharmacy
Active substance	Bisacodyl
Used in	Digestion, stomach, diabetes and nutrition
Strength	5 mg
Form	Tablet, Delayed Release
Route	Oral
Packs	250 TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC · 6 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON / 15 TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE in 1 BLISTER PACK
NDC	59779-676

Source: NDC Directory · 2026-09-13 · not reviewed by a clinician

Source: US Food and Drug Administration, NDC Directory. Reuse terms: US government work (FDA).

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