Bisacodyl 5 mg Tablet, Delayed Release, 100-count
🆔 Identity & classification
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🏷️ RxNorm drug class
This medicine belongs to the Stimulant Laxative class.
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🏭 Manufacturer & labeler
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🩺 Clinical
- It depends on which form you're using. Oral tablets (like Dulcolax Stimulant Laxative) usually take 6 to 12 hours, so many people take them at bedtime and get results in the mornin...
- No — it's really important not to chew, crush, or break bisacodyl tablets. They have a special protective coating that helps them reach the right part of your gut without irritatin...
- Can I chew or crush the tablet if I have trouble swallowing?
- Milk and antacids can break down the protective coating on bisacodyl tablets too soon, before the medicine reaches where it needs to work. This can cause stomach irritation and mak...
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Supplement & herbal interactions
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💊 What it looks like
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🧪 Inactive Ingredients / Excipients
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💲 Pricing
A drug doesn't have one price. Each row is a different public payment system, and none is what you'd pay at the counter — that depends on your insurance. The ⓘ on each row explains what it measures.
| Price system | Per ea | Per package |
|---|---|---|
| Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly | $0.044 | $4.41 / 100 tablets |
| Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo | $0.2553 | $25.53 / 100 tablets |
| Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly | No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data. | |
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🔁 Therapeutic equivalents
| Product | Labeler | Pack | NADAC/unit | TE | Status | Price vs. this |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bisacodyl 5 mg 00904-6407-61 | Major | 10 tablets | $0.044 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Bisacodyl 5 mgthis 00904-6748-60 | Major | 100 tablets | $0.044 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Womens Gentle Laxative 5 mg 46122-0429-63 | Amerisource | 25 tablets | $0.044 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Gentle Laxative 5 mg 46122-0529-63 | Amerisource | 25 tablets | $0.044 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Gentle Laxative 5 mg 70000-0221-01 | Cardinal | 10 tablets | $0.044 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Gentle Laxative 5 mg 70000-0538-01 | CARDINAL | 100 tablets | $0.044 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Laxative 5 mg 70677-1086-01 | Strategic | 10 tablets | $0.044 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Gentle Laxative 5 mg 83324-0033-30 | Chain | 15 tablets | $0.044 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Laxative 5 mg 83324-0061-30 | Chain | 25 tablets | $0.044 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Fleet 5 mg 00132-0401-25 | C.B. | 25 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Gentle Laxative 5 mg 00363-0327-03 | Walgreen | 10 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Laxative 5 mg 00363-6760-01 | Walgreen | 15 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| up and up gentle laxative 5 mg 11673-0116-25 | Target | 25 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Womens Gentle Laxative 5 mg 11673-0151-52 | TARGET | 25 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Bisacodyl 5 mg 11673-0182-52 | TARGET | 25 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| laxative for women 5 mg 11822-0676-05 | Rite | 15 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Laxative 5 mg 11822-0790-01 | Rite | 25 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Gentle Laxative 5 mg 21130-0410-20 | BETTER | 200 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Womens Gentle Laxative 5 mg 21130-0555-30 | BETTER | 30 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Gentle Overnight Laxative 5 mg 21130-0827-06 | Better | 200 tablets | — | — | Discontinued | — |
| Laxative Gentle 5 mg 30142-0827-12 | Kroger | 25 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Gentle Laxative 5 mg 36800-0327-03 | Topco | 10 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Gentle Laxative 5 mg 37808-0327-15 | H | 25 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Womens Laxative 5 mg 37808-0676-11 | H | 15 tablets | — | — | Discontinued | — |
| Gentle Laxative 5 mg 37808-0680-11 | H | 15 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Laxative 5 mg 37835-0241-01 | Bi-Mart | 100 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Gentle Laxative 5 mg 37835-0244-30 | Bi-Mart | 15 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Gentle Laxative 5 mg 41163-0607-52 | United | 18 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Dulcolax Simulant Laxative 5 mg 41167-0101-00 | Chattem, | 8 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Dulcolax Stimulant Laxative 5 mg 41167-0200-01 | Chattem, | 10 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Dulcolax Pink Stimulant Laxative 5 mg 41167-0290-05 | Chattem, | 25 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Dulcolax Stimulant Laxative 5 mg 41167-0400-01 | Chattem, | 10 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Bisacodyl 5 mg 41226-0003-52 | KROGER | 25 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Womens Laxative 5 mg 41226-0151-52 | KROGER | 25 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| gentle laxative 5 mg 41250-0339-56 | Meijer | 25 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Womens gentle laxative 5 mg 41250-0676-11 | Meijer | 15 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Publix Stimulant Laxative 5 mg 41415-0116-25 | PUBLIX | 25 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Publix Women Laxative 5 mg 41415-0121-30 | PUBLIX | 30 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Gentle Laxative 5 mg 46122-0767-11 | Amerisource | 25 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Gentle Laxative 5 mg 49035-0327-12 | Wal-Mart | 100 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Gentle Laxative 5 mg 49035-0706-12 | Wal-Mart | 100 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Stimulant Laxative 5 mg 49483-0003-00 | TIME | 100000 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Bisacodyl Laxative 5 mg 50804-0327-56 | Geiss, | 25 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Gentle Laxative 5 mg 50844-0327-15 | L.N.K. | 25 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Womens Gentle Laxative 5 mg 53943-0676-01 | Discount | 15 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Gentle Laxative 5 mg 53943-0677-01 | Discount | 15 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Bisacodyl 5 mg 55154-6897-00 | Cardinal | 1 tablet | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Laxative 5 mg 55319-0327-15 | Family | 25 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Gentle Laxative 5 mg 55319-0697-56 | Family | 25 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Laxomil 5 mg 55758-0504-01 | Pharmadel | 24 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Gentle Laxative 5 mg 55910-0327-62 | DOLGENCORP, | 15 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Laxative Gentle 5 mg 55910-0723-62 | DOLGENCORP, | 15 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Laxative 5 mg 55910-0792-56 | DOLGENCORP, | 25 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Extra Gentle Laxative 5 mg 55910-0954-52 | DOLGENCORP | 25 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| laxative 5 mg 56062-0327-56 | Publix | 25 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Laxative 5 mg 56062-0976-01 | Publix | 15 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| stimulant laxative enteric coated 5 mg 57896-0441-01 | Geri-Care | 100 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Gentle Laxative 5 mg 59779-0327-03 | CVS | 10 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| C-Lax Laxative 5 mg 59779-0676-13 | CVS | 250 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Womens Gentle Laxative 5 mg 63868-0573-30 | CHAIN | 15 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Gentle Laxative Stimulant Laxative 5 mg 63868-0908-25 | QUALITY | 25 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Stimulant Laxative Enteric Coated 5 mg 66424-0002-01 | SDA | 100 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Laxative Gentle 5 mg 67091-0215-25 | WinCo | 25 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Laxative Women 5 mg 67091-0286-30 | WinCo | 15 tablets | — | — | Discontinued | — |
| Laxative 5 mg 67091-0452-24 | WinCo | 15 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Bisacodyl 5 mg 68016-0688-10 | Chain | 100 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Bisacodyl Stimulant Laxative 5 mg 68163-0116-25 | Raritan | 25 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Womens Laxative 5 mg 68998-0398-85 | Marc | 25 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Laxative Enteric Coated 5 mg 68998-0404-92 | Marc | 25 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Bisacodyl 5mg 5 mg 69168-0398-92 | Allegiant | 25 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Laxative Enteric Coated 5 mg 69168-0404-03 | Allegiant | 250 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| stimulant laxative 5 mg 69452-0541-83 | BIONPHARMA | 300 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Womens Gentle Laxative 5 mg 69842-0089-52 | CVS | 25 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Womens Laxative Enteric Coated 5 mg 70000-0570-01 | CARDINAL | 25 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| GOOD REMEDIES GENTLE Laxative 5 mg 70692-0167-52 | Strive | 25 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| RIGHT REMEDIES OVERNIGHT Laxative 5 mg 70692-0761-31 | Strive | 300 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| stimulant laxative enteric coated 5 mg 71335-1531-00 | Bryant | 25 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Bisacodyl 5 mg 71335-2010-00 | Bryant | 25 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| stimulant laxative enteric coated 5 mg 71610-0453-02 | Aphena | 2 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Bisacodyl 5 mg 71610-0700-02 | Aphena | 2 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Bisacodyl 5 mg 72090-0131-01 | Pioneer | 300 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Laxative 5 mg 76162-0676-01 | TOPCO | 15 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| SIMPEX Bisacodyl laxative 5 mg 76457-0003-00 | Simpex | 100 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Gentle Laxative 5 mg 79903-0178-08 | Wal-Mart | 8 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Laxative 5 mg 80513-0409-20 | Advanced | 200 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Laxative 5 mg 83586-0116-01 | HHH | 100 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Bisacodyl 5 mg 84324-0132-01 | NUVICARE | 100 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| stimulant laxative enteric coated 5 mg 85766-0148-00 | Sportpharm | 1000 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Laxative Enteric Coated 5 mg 85828-0404-92 | Grocery | 25 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Laxative 5 mg 79481-6760-01 | Meijer | 15 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Bisacodyl 5 mg 83586-0012-00 | HHH | 310000 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Stimulant Laxative Gentle 5 mg 51316-0327-03 | CVS | 10 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Gentle Laxative 5 mg 50804-0329-56 | Geiss, | 25 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
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⏳ Availability & generic status
We did not find an FDA-approved generic match for this exact strength, form and route.
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🗺️ Medicaid utilization & spend
💊 Medicaid utilization by pack size
📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Per unit | Per pack | Marketing start | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00904-6748-17 | 1 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON (0904-6748-17) / 25 TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE in 1 BLISTER PACK | $0.0441 / ea | $1.10 | 2018-12-01 | Active |
| 00904-6748-60 You're viewing this | 100 TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (0904-6748-60) | $0.0441 / ea | $4.41 | 2018-12-01 | Active |
| 00904-6748-80 | 1000 TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (0904-6748-80) | $0.0441 / ea | $44.06 | 2018-12-01 | Active |
This pack effectively ties for the lowest per-ea cost of the 3 priced pack sizes ($0.0441 NADAC).
This pack accounts for about 41% of this product's recent Medicaid fills; most go to the 1000 tablets pack. See all packs ↓
Pack size FAQ
What quantity is in NDC 00904-6748-60?
What is the difference between NDC 00904-6748-60 and NDC 00904-6748-17?
What NDC number is used to bill for this package of Bisacodyl 5 mg Tablet, Delayed Release?
Prices are the latest CMS NADAC pharmacy acquisition cost per NDC; per-pack figures are per-unit × pack quantity, shown only when the pack is denominated in the same measure NADAC prices.
📄 FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
Uses for relief of occasional constipation and irregularity this product generally produces bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
Directions 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
⚠️ Warnings ▾
Warnings Do not use if you cannot swallow without chewing. Ask a doctor before use if you have stomach pain, nausea or vomiting a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts more than 2 weeks 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. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
📦 Storage and Handling ▾
Other information store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F) avoid excessive humidity use by expiration date on package
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
Active ingredient (in each tablet) Bisacodyl USP, 5 mg
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
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
🎯 Purpose ▾
Purpose Stimulant laxative