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Extra Gentle Laxative

5 mg · Tablet, Delayed Release

  • Available without prescription
  • Stimulant Laxative
Active substance
Bisacodyl
Made by
DOLGENCORP INC

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 · 2025-02-10

What it is

Stimulant laxative

Used for
  • For temporary relief of occasional constipation and 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
104other products contain Bisacodyl — compare makers, forms and strengths

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What it is for

  • for temporary relief of occasional constipation and irregularity this product generally produces bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours

From the official label · 2025-02-10 · 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.

  • 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 of age:
  • take 1 tablet in a single daily dose
  • children under 6 years of age:ask a doctor

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

Ask a doctor first if

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

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 chew or crush tablet(s)
  • do not use within 1 hour after taking an antacid or milk you may have stomach discomtort, faintness or 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”.

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.

acacia, anhydrous calcium sulfate, anhydrous lactose, carnauba wax, colloidal silicon dioxide, corn starch, D&C yellow #10 aluminum lake, FD&C yellow #6 aluminum lake, gelatin, iron oxide, iron oxide black, iron oxide yellow (iron oxide ochre), magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol (PEG) 400, polyvinyl acetate phthalate, povidone, shellac, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid, sugar, talc, titanium dioxide

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

Questions about this product

Call 1-888-309-9030

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.

  • Lactoseanhydrous lactoseMilk sugar: matters with lactose intolerance or a milk allergy.
  • Colour dyesD&C yellow #10 aluminum lake; FD&C yellow #6 aluminum lakeSome people react to dyes such as tartrazine (Yellow 5) or carmine.
  • SugarssugarRelevant to diabetes and dental health.
  • GelatingelatinAnimal-derived: matters for vegetarian, vegan, halal and kosher diets.
  • 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 byDOLGENCORP INC
Active substanceBisacodyl
Used inDigestion, stomach, diabetes and nutrition
Strength5 mg
FormTablet, Delayed Release
RouteOral
Packs1 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON / 25 TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE in 1 BLISTER PACK
NDC55910-954

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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