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Gentle Overnight Laxative Bisacodyl 5 mg Tablet, Delayed Release, 25-count

by Better Living Brands, LLC · 1 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON (21130-827-56) / 25 TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE in 1 BLISTER PACK
NDC 21130-0827-56
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 21130-827-56 billing pads the product segment with a zero
This package
Contains25-count Pack sizes3 compare ↓
Also comes in: 25 tablets 21130-0827-12 200 tablets 21130-0827-06
OTC Discontinued Non-controlled ⚠ Discontinued by firm
🗂️ Data synced Jul 24, 2026 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm
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🆔 Identity & classification

FDA NDC (as labeled) 21130-827-56
Product NDC 21130-827
11-digit billing NDC 21130082756
RxCUI 308753
UNII 10X0709Y6I
UPC 0321130789727
Application # 505G(a)(3)
SPL Set ID 350e3214-2252-4f4f-89b7-386edcfd7bf2
Established class (EPC) Stimulant Laxative
Physiologic effect Increased Large Intestinal Motility; Stimulation Large Intestine Fluid/Electrolyte Secretion
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
Marketing status Discontinued
FDA listing status Discontinued by firm
Marketing start 2020-02-03
Marketing end 2027-08-31
Route ORAL
Dosage form TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE
Substance BISACODYL
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 21130-827-56 — a 5-3-2 layout, and that's what's printed on the package and shown on DailyMed. For insurance claims, every NDC is standardized to a uniform 11-digit 5-4-2 format by adding a zero to the product segment → 21130-0827-56. Same drug, same package — only the format differs.
Where does this data come from?
Identifiers from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Structured Product Labeling; RxCUI from RxNorm (NLM); GPI from Medi-Span; GCN / HIC / AHFS / legend from First Databank.

🏷️ RxNorm drug class

This medicine belongs to the Stimulant Laxative class.

Pharmacologic class Stimulant Laxative
Drug family (ATC) Contact laxatives, Enemas
Where does this data come from?
Therapeutic classes from RxNorm RxClass (U.S. National Library of Medicine) — Established Pharmacologic Class (FDA), ATC drug family (WHO) and mechanism of action, matched by this product’s RxCUI.

🏭 Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerBetter Living Brands, LLC
FDA application505G(a)(3) (OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG)
Labeler code21130
First marketedFeb 2020
Product typeHuman Otc Drug
Portfolio84 products on file
The labeler markets the product; the application holder owns the FDA approval. They’re often the same company but can differ (e.g. a repackager or an authorized generic). A mailing address / phone appears here when the manufacturer includes it in the product’s FDA label (not all do).
Where does this data come from?
Labeler, application holder and registered establishment from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Drugs@FDA; address/contact from the product’s FDA label.

🩺 Clinical

📖 What it is MedlinePlus · NLM

Bisacodyl is used on a short-term basis to treat constipation. It also is used to empty the bowels before surgery and certain medical procedures. Bisacodyl is in a class of medications called stimulant laxatives. It works by increasing activity of the intestines to cause a bowel movement.

Read the full MedlinePlus article ↗
📗 Our plain-language guide HelloPharmacist
  • 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...
📖 Read our full Bisacodyl guide →
Where does this data come from?
Plain-language summary from MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine); supplement & herbal interactions and nutrient depletion data from the Natural Medicines database; our full guide is HelloPharmacist editorial content.

💊 What it looks like

Color orange
ShapeRound
Imprint5
Size6 mm
ScoringNot scored
One label can cover several strengths, so colors may be combined — always confirm a loose pill against the dispensed prescription label or a pharmacist.
Where does this data come from?
Physical description (imprint, shape, color, scoring, coating) from this product’s FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL), mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA.

🧪 Inactive Ingredients / Excipients

Inactive ingredients, also called excipients, are components of the drug product other than the active ingredient. They may include fillers, dyes, coatings, preservatives, flavors, or other formulation ingredients.

💡 Tap an ingredient (hover on desktop) to see what it is and why it’s used.

  • UNII 5C5403N26O
    Acacia is a natural gum derived from acacia tree sap. It serves as a binder, thickener, and emulsifier to help hold ingredients together, improve texture, and stabilize the medicine.
  • UNII 5138Q19F1X
    Ammonia is a colorless gas made from nitrogen and hydrogen. It's used in medicines as a pH buffer to maintain the correct acidity level and help keep the product stable.
  • UNII 3SY5LH9PMK
    Anhydrous lactose is a milk sugar with no water content. It acts as a filler and binder in tablets and capsules, adding bulk and helping ingredients stick together.
  • UNII H0G9379FGK
    Calcium carbonate is a white mineral powder used as a filler and buffering agent in medicines. It helps give tablets their bulk and size while neutralizing stomach acid in some formulations.
  • UNII R12CBM0EIZ
    A natural wax derived from a Brazilian palm tree, used as a coating and polish on tablets and capsules. It creates a smooth, shiny finish that protects the medicine and improves appearance.
  • UNII CQ3XH3DET6
    D&C Yellow No. 10 Aluminum Lake is a yellow colorant made by combining a dye with aluminum salts. It's used in medicines to add color for product identification and visual appeal.
  • UNII 92RU3N3Y1O
    Dimethicone is a silicone-based oil that acts as an anti-foaming agent and lubricant in medicines. It reduces gas bubbles in liquid formulations and helps coat and protect the stomach lining when ingested.
  • UNII GYP6Z2JR6Q
    FD&C Yellow No. 6 Aluminum Lake is a yellow colorant made by combining FD&C Yellow No. 6 dye with aluminum salts. It's used to color tablets, capsules, and other medicines so they're easier to identify.
  • UNII XM0M87F357
    A dark iron oxide compound that gives medicines their black or dark color. It's used as a colorant in tablets and capsules to help identify the product and make it visually distinctive.
  • UNII 3NXW29V3WO
    Hypromellose is a plant-based thickener made from cellulose. It's used in medicines as a binder to hold ingredients together, a coating for tablets, and a thickener for liquids.
  • UNII 70097M6I30
    Magnesium stearate is a salt made from magnesium and stearic acid, a fatty substance. It's used in tablets and capsules as a lubricant and glidant to help ingredients flow smoothly during manufacturing and prevent sticking.
  • UNII A2I8C7HI9T
    Methylparaben is a preservative derived from benzoic acid that prevents growth of bacteria, fungi, and mold in medicines. It extends the product's shelf life and maintains safety during storage.
  • UNII VH2XOU12IE
    Polydextrose is a synthetic polymer made from dextrose (sugar) that acts as a bulking agent and filler in medicines. It helps give tablets and capsules proper volume and texture while often adding slight sweetness.
  • UNII 3WJQ0SDW1A
    Polyethylene glycol is a synthetic liquid or solid polymer used in medicines as a solvent, lubricant, and humectant. It helps dissolve active ingredients, reduces friction during manufacturing, and retains moisture in the final product.
  • UNII 58QVG85GW3
    A synthetic polymer made from vinyl acetate and phthalic acid. It coats tablets and capsules to control when and where the medicine dissolves in the digestive system, protecting the contents from stomach acid.
  • UNII FZ989GH94E
    Povidone is a synthetic polymer made from a plastic-like material. It acts as a binder to hold tablet ingredients together and as a disintegrant to help the tablet break apart in your stomach so the medicine can be absorbed.
  • UNII 6DC9Q167V3
    Propylene glycol is a clear liquid derived from petroleum or vegetable sources. It acts as a solvent, humectant, and preservative in medicines, helping dissolve active ingredients and maintain product stability.
  • UNII Z8IX2SC1OH
    Propylparaben is a chemical preservative used to prevent bacterial and fungal growth in medicines and personal care products. It helps extend shelf life and maintain product safety during storage.
  • UNII 46N107B71O
    Shellac is a natural resin secreted by the lac beetle. It's used as a coating on tablets and capsules to control how quickly the medicine dissolves and to improve appearance and stability.
  • UNII ETJ7Z6XBU4
    Silicon dioxide is a naturally occurring mineral used as a glidant and anti-caking agent. It helps powder ingredients flow smoothly and prevents clumping during manufacturing and storage.
  • UNII C269C4G2ZQ
    Sodium alginate is a natural thickener and gelling agent derived from seaweed. In medicines, it acts as a binder to hold ingredients together, a thickener to adjust texture, and a disintegrant to help the tablet or capsule break apart for absorption.
  • UNII OJ245FE5EU
    Sodium benzoate is a salt derived from benzoic acid, a preservative. It's added to medicines to prevent growth of bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms that could spoil the product.
  • UNII 8MDF5V39QO
    A white powder form of baking soda that acts as a buffer and pH regulator in medicines. It helps maintain the right acid-base balance and may aid tablet disintegration.
  • UNII O8232NY3SJ
    A plant-based carbohydrate derived from corn kernels. It acts as a filler to add bulk, a binder to hold ingredients together, and a disintegrant to help the tablet break apart in your stomach for absorption.
  • UNII 4ELV7Z65AP
    Stearic acid is a fatty acid derived from plant or animal sources. It acts as a binder and lubricant in tablets and capsules, helping them hold together and flow smoothly during manufacturing.
  • UNII C151H8M554
    A natural sugar derived from sugar cane or sugar beets. It's used as a sweetener, filler, and binder to improve taste, add bulk, and help hold tablet or capsule ingredients together.
  • UNII 7SEV7J4R1U
    A powder made from a naturally occurring mineral. In medicines, talc works as a glidant and anti-caking agent, helping tablets and capsules flow smoothly during manufacturing and preventing clumping.
  • UNII 15FIX9V2JP
    Titanium dioxide is a bright white mineral powder commonly used as a colorant and opacifying agent. It makes pills and tablets white or lighter in color and helps make coatings non-transparent.
  • UNII XHX3C3X673
    Triacetin is a clear, oily liquid made from glycerin and acetic acid. It works as a plasticizer and solvent in medicines, helping soften coatings and improve how liquids mix together in formulations.
  • UNII 8Z96QXD6UM
    Triethyl citrate is a clear liquid derived from citric acid. It acts as a plasticizer and solvent in tablet coatings and film formulations, helping the coating remain flexible and adhere properly to the medicine.
  • UNII 059QF0KO0R
    Water is a liquid solvent that dissolves and mixes ingredients together in liquid medicines, syrups, and injections. It helps distribute the active drug evenly throughout the product.

31 inactive ingredients listed in the exact product block matched to this NDC.

The official label also statesacacia, ammonium hydroxide, calcium carbonate, carnauba wax, colloidal anhydrous silica, corn starch, D&C yellow #10 aluminum lake, FD&C yellow #6 aluminum lake, hypromellose, iron oxide black, lactose anhydrous, magnesium stearate, methylparaben, polydextrose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl acetate phthalate, povidone, propylene glycol, propylparaben, shellac glaze, simethicone, sodium alginate, sodium benzoate, sodium bicarbonate, stearic acid, sucrose, talc, titanium dioxide, triacetin, triethyl citrate

Label-section wording can be broader than the structured product block and may mention additional formulation ingredients.

Where does this data come from?
Data sourced from official FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL) via DailyMed — ingredient classCode="IACT" elements from the exact product block matched by this NDC. Label-section narrative from DailyMed / the openFDA label index is shown separately when available.

Inactive ingredient FAQ

Are inactive ingredients the same for every manufacturer?
No. Inactive ingredients can differ by manufacturer, dosage form, strength, and package / product version.
Why might an inactive ingredient be missing?
Some SPLs do not provide a complete structured inactive-ingredient list, and older or unusual labels may only include the information in narrative text.
Can inactive ingredients matter?
Yes. They can matter for allergies, intolerances, dyes, gluten / lactose concerns, preservatives, and formulation differences — but confirm with a pharmacist or the manufacturer when it’s clinically important.

💲 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 systemPer eachPer package
Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs.
Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data.
Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data.
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No price is published for this exact package yet. CMS surveys NADAC per package size, so a different pack of the same drug often has one.
Try another pack size: 25 tablets 200 tablets
Where does this data come from?
NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) is the CMS weekly pharmacy-acquisition-cost survey — what pharmacies pay. ASP (Average Sales Price) is the CMS Medicare Part B drug-payment file, published quarterly. Medicaid pays is computed by us from CMS State Drug Utilization Data (total reimbursed ÷ units, trailing 12 months) — gross of rebates and inclusive of dispensing fees, so it reflects what Medicaid paid, not an acquisition cost. Medicare drug plans pay is the median negotiated point-of-sale unit cost across plans listing this NDC in the CMS quarterly Prescription Drug Plan pricing files, before rebates. The VA pays is the federal contract price (FSS, and the statutory Big 4 ceiling where listed) from the VA National Acquisition Center pharmaceutical price file. All are free public government data; each measures a different payer, so the figures are not directly comparable.

🔁 Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
Bisacodyl 5 mg 00904-6407-61 Major 10 tablets $0.046 — Availability likely —
Bisacodyl 5 mg 00904-6748-17 Major 25 tablets $0.046 — Availability likely —
Womens Gentle Laxative 5 mg 46122-0429-63 Amerisource 25 tablets $0.046 — Availability likely —
Gentle Laxative 5 mg 46122-0529-63 Amerisource 25 tablets $0.046 — Availability likely —
Gentle Laxative 5 mg 70000-0221-01 Cardinal 10 tablets $0.046 — Availability likely —
Gentle Laxative 5 mg 70000-0538-01 CARDINAL 100 tablets $0.046 — Availability likely —
Laxative 5 mg 70677-1086-01 Strategic 10 tablets $0.046 — Availability likely —
Gentle Laxative 5 mg 83324-0033-30 Chain 15 tablets $0.046 — Availability likely —
Laxative 5 mg 83324-0061-30 Chain 25 tablets $0.046 — 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 mgthis 21130-0827-56 Better 25 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 —
About this product: other versions of the same ingredient, strength and form are listed above, least expensive first, with FDA equivalence ratings where available.
Where does this data come from?
Equivalents are other NDCs of the same ingredient, form and route from the openFDA NDC Directory, ranked least-expensive-first by NADAC. Therapeutic-equivalence (AB) ratings come from the FDA Orange Book; biologics use the FDA Purple Book for biosimilar & interchangeable status.

⏳ Availability & generic status

🏛️
2020
On the market since
Feb 2020
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
6 years listed
🔒
·
No generic listed yet
brand only
ℹ️No FDA-approved generic found

We did not find an FDA-approved generic match for this exact strength, form and route.

Where does this data come from?
Patents and exclusivity from the FDA Orange Book (small-molecule drugs), refreshed from public FDA data. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.

📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Marketing startStatus
21130-0827-06 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC in 1 CARTON (21130-827-06) / 200 TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC 2020-02-03 Discontinued by firm
21130-0827-12 4 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON (21130-827-12) / 25 TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE in 1 BLISTER PACK 2020-02-03 Active
21130-0827-56 You're viewing this 1 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON (21130-827-56) / 25 TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE in 1 BLISTER PACK 2020-02-03 Discontinued by firm

Pack size FAQ

What quantity is in NDC 21130-0827-56?
NDC 21130-0827-56 is a 25-count package — 1 blister pack in 1 carton / 25 tablet, delayed release in 1 blister pack.
What is the difference between NDC 21130-0827-56 and NDC 21130-0827-06?
Both are Gentle Overnight Laxative Bisacodyl 5 mg Tablet, Delayed Release — the drug itself is identical. NDC 21130-0827-56 is the 25-count package, while NDC 21130-0827-06 is the 200 tablets package.
What NDC number is used to bill for this package of Gentle Overnight Laxative Bisacodyl 5 mg Tablet, Delayed Release?
Bill NDC 21130-0827-56 — the 11-digit billing format is 21130082756. Pharmacy and medical claims use the 11-digit form; the FDA label may print a shorter form of the same code.

🧭 About this NDC listing & data coverage

Over-the-counter (OTC) product No longer marketed (per FDA listing data)
What data is (and isn’t) available for this NDC — tap to expand
NDC identity (package / product / labeler codes) ✓ Available
Labeler ✓ Available
Product & package description ✓ Available
Marketing category & status ✓ Available
Active ingredient / dosage form / route ✓ Available
FDA label (SPL via DailyMed) ✓ Available
Package photos ✓ Available
Inactive ingredients (structured) ✓ Available
NADAC pharmacy acquisition price (CMS) — Not published for this NDC CMS publishes NADAC only for NDCs reported in its retail-pharmacy survey.
Orange Book / therapeutic-equivalence data — Not published for this NDC Applies only to products approved under an NDA/ANDA; many listings are out of scope.
HCPCS J-code billing crosswalk — Not published for this NDC Most self-administered / retail products have no J-code — that is normal.
Medicaid utilization (CMS SDUD) — Not published for this NDC CMS reports utilization only for NDCs with Medicaid claims above its privacy threshold.
“Not published” reflects what the public FDA / CMS / NLM sources provide for this exact package code — it is a property of the data feeds, not a judgment about the product.

Questions about this listing

Is this NDC FDA-approved?
An NDC listing does not by itself establish FDA approval — the NDC Directory records that a product is listed with FDA, not that it was reviewed and approved. This listing's marketing category is "Otc Monograph Drug". Products approved under an application carry an NDA, ANDA, or BLA number.
Why is there no price listed?
The pricing shown on our NDC pages comes from CMS NADAC, a voluntary survey of retail community pharmacy invoices. CMS does not publish a NADAC for every NDC — packages outside the retail survey (institutional and hospital products, bulk packages, discontinued items, and many OTC items) may never receive one. A missing price reflects the survey's scope, not this product's actual cost, and does not mean the product is free or unavailable.
What does the discontinued status mean for this NDC?
The labeler reported a marketing end date (or the listing was delisted), so this specific package is no longer actively marketed. Remaining stock may still be dispensed for a time, and the NDC stays valid for historical records and claims — but data feeds (pricing, labeling) typically stop updating for it. Other package sizes or other manufacturers' versions of the same medication may still be marketed — see the equivalents section where available.
Is the NDC printed on the package the same as the 11-digit billing NDC?
Yes, they identify this exact package in different formats. The FDA registers it as 21130-827-56, which is what is printed on the packaging and shown on DailyMed. Insurance claims use a fixed 11-digit 5-4-2 format, so the short segment is padded with a leading zero: 21130-0827-56, written without dashes as 21130082756. The Identity section at the top of this page lists every form of this code.
What do the three segments of this NDC mean?
In 21130-0827-56, the first segment (21130) is the labeler code FDA assigned to Better Living Brands, LLC; the middle segment (0827) identifies this specific product — its ingredient, strength, and dosage form; and the last segment (56) identifies this exact package size and type. Together they name one specific package of one specific product.
Does this product come in other package sizes?
Yes — the FDA directory lists 2 other package presentations of this same product, including 25 tablets (21130-0827-12), 200 tablets (21130-0827-06). Each has its own NDC and its own page — see the package list near the top of this page.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
Better Living Brands, LLC is the labeler of record for this NDC — the company under whose FDA-assigned code the package is listed. The labeler may be the manufacturer itself or a distributor marketing the product under its own code.
Do I need a prescription for this product?
This NDC is listed with FDA as an over-the-counter product, so it does not require a prescription. Follow the package directions, and ask your pharmacist if you are unsure whether it is right for you.
This page identifies an FDA-listed package (the NDC) and reports public regulatory and pricing data about the listing. It is reference information, not a medical recommendation — talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your own medication.
Where does this data come from?
Listing facts (marketing category, packager status, marketing dates) from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory; label availability from DailyMed; pricing coverage from CMS NADAC; equivalence scope from the FDA Orange Book.

📄 FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL

The complete FDA label for this product — the official Drug Facts labeling, verbatim, section by section. Jump with a chip, search within the label, or expand everything.
🎯 Indications and Usage ⏱️ Dosage and Administration ⚠️ Warnings 📦 Storage and Handling 🧪 Active Ingredient 🧪 Inactive Ingredients 🎯 Purpose
🎯 Indications and Usage 19 words ▾

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

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 51 words ▾

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 138 words ▾

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 39 words ▾

Other information TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF OUTER PACKAGE IS OPENED OR BLISTER IS TORN OR BROKEN store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F) avoid excessive humidity see end flap for expiration date and lot number

🧪 Active Ingredient 9 words ▾

Active ingredient (in each tablet) Bisacodyl USP, 5 mg

🧪 Inactive Ingredients 61 words ▾

Inactive ingredients acacia, ammonium hydroxide, calcium carbonate, carnauba wax, colloidal anhydrous silica, corn starch, D&C yellow #10 aluminum lake, FD&C yellow #6 aluminum lake, hypromellose, iron oxide black, lactose anhydrous, magnesium stearate, methylparaben, polydextrose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl acetate phthalate, povidone, propylene glycol, propylparaben, shellac glaze, simethicone, sodium alginate, sodium benzoate, sodium bicarbonate, stearic acid, sucrose, talc, titanium dioxide, triacetin, triethyl citrate

🎯 Purpose 3 words ▾

Purpose Stimulant laxative

Source: FDA Structured Product Labeling, mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA. Prefer the government’s original formatting? View this label on DailyMed ↗
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