Gentle Laxative Bisacodyl 5 mg Tablet, Delayed Release — NDC 46122-529-78 (Billing 46122-0529-78)
This is a package of Gentle Laxative Bisacodyl 5 mg Tablet, Delayed Release from Amerisource Bergen, marketed since Mar 2002 and currently FDA-listed; retail pharmacies pay about $0.0441 per unit (NADAC). It is the main listing for this product, which comes in 2 package sizes.
Identity & classification
Regulatory identifiers FDA, NLM and CMS codes for this package
Drug-database identifiers Medi-Span GPI and First Databank GCN / HICL / AHFS classification
- GSN (GCN sequence number): 002947
- GCN: 08762
- HICL (First Databank): 001301
- AHFS class code: 56:12.00.00
- RxCUI (RxNorm): 308753
Where does this data come from?
- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 1, 2026
- FDA label on DailyMed · label index refreshed Oct 1, 2026
- RxNorm (NLM RxNav) · catalog refreshed Oct 1, 2026
- Medi-Span GPI (licensed)
- First Databank (licensed) · refreshed Oct 1, 2026
RxNorm drug class
This medicine belongs to the Stimulant Laxative class.
Where does this data come from?
- RxClass (NLM) · catalog refreshed Oct 1, 2026
Clinical
- It relieves occasional constipation and irregularity. The Fleet enema is also used for fecal impaction and to clear residue after a barium test. It is meant for short-term use.
- It depends on the form. Tablets usually work in 6 to 12 hours. Suppositories usually work in 15 minutes to 1 hour. The Fleet enema usually works in 5 to 20 minutes.
- Not right away. Wait at least 1 hour after an antacid or milk before taking tablets. Swallow tablets whole with water and do not chew or crush them.
- Can I take the tablets with an antacid or milk?
Patient education
Supplement & herbal interactions
Some supplements/herbs that may interact with Bisacodyl — tap one for details:
Where does this data come from?
- MedlinePlus (NLM) · refreshed Oct 1, 2026
- FDA label on DailyMed · label index refreshed Oct 1, 2026
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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 | $0.4926 | $49.26 / 100 tablets |
| Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly | No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data. | |
Where does this data come from?
- CMS NADAC weekly file · file of Sep 30, 2026
- CMS ASP pricing files · refreshed Sep 20, 2026
- CMS Medicaid State Drug Utilization Data · through Q1 2026
- CMS Part D plan pricing files · refreshed Sep 24, 2026
- VA National Acquisition Center price file
Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Per unit | Per pack | Marketing start | Marketing end | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46122-0529-63 46122-529-63 | 1 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON / 25 TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE in 1 BLISTER PACK | $0.0441 / ea | $1.10 | 2002-03-25 | — | Active |
| 46122-0529-78 You're viewing this Main listing | 4 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON / 25 TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE in 1 BLISTER PACK | $0.0441 / ea | $4.41 | 2002-03-25 | — | Active |
This pack effectively ties for the lowest per-ea cost of the 2 priced pack sizes ($0.0441 NADAC).
In Medicaid, this is the most-dispensed pack of this product — about 83% of fills over the last four reported quarters. See all packs ↓
Pack size FAQ
What quantity is in this package?
What NDC number is used to bill for this package of Gentle Laxative 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.
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 mg 00904-6748-17 | Major | 25 tablets | $0.044 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Womens Gentle Laxative 5 mg 46122-0429-63 | Amerisource | 25 tablets | $0.044 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Gentle Laxative 5 mgthis 46122-0529-78 | Amerisource | 25 tablets | $0.044 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Gentle Laxative 5 mg 46122-0767-11 | 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 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 | — |
Where does this data come from?
- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 1, 2026
- FDA Orange Book · refreshed Sep 3, 2026
- CMS NADAC weekly file · file of Sep 30, 2026
Availability & generic status
We did not find an FDA-approved generic match for this exact strength, form and route.
Where does this data come from?
- FDA Orange Book · refreshed Sep 3, 2026
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.
Where does this data come from?
IACT rows and label-wide narrative are kept separate; availability and product-level specificity depend on the submitted label.- FDA label on DailyMed · label index refreshed Oct 1, 2026
- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 1, 2026
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Manufacturer & labeler
Where does this data come from?
- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 1, 2026
- Drugs@FDA
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.
🧪 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
📄 Do Not Use ▾
Do not use if you cannot swallow without chewing.
📄 Ask a Doctor Before Use If ▾
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 ▾
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 ▾
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 ▾
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
📄 Keep Out of Reach of Children ▾
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
📄 Questions or Comments ▾
Questions or comments? 1-800-426-9391 8:30 AM-4:00 PM ET, Monday-Friday
📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel ▾
Principal Display Panel GOOD NEIGHBOR PHARMACY ® Compare to Dulcolax ® Laxative Tablets active ingredient* NDC 46122-529-63 Overnight Relief Gentle Laxative Bisacodyl USP, 5 mg Stimulant Laxative • Easy to swallow 25 Enteric Coated Tablets | 5 mg Each Actual Size GNP 44-327 GNP 44-327