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NDC 79903-178, BISACODYL, tablet, delayed release, from Wal-Mart Stores Inc.

Product NDC
79903-178
Status
Listed
Labeler
Wal-Mart Stores Inc
Dosage form
TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE
Route
ORAL
Product type
HUMAN OTC DRUG
Marketing category
OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
Application
M007
DEA schedule
None
Request
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Product

Active ingredients and packages

Active ingredients

  • BISACODYL5 mg/1

Pharmacologic classes

Increased Large Intestinal Motility [PE]; Stimulant Laxative [EPC]; Stimulation Large Intestine Fluid/Electrolyte Secretion [PE]

Package NDCNDC-11Package
79903-178-08799030178081 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON (79903-178-08) / 8 TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE in 1 BLISTER PACK

Linked data

RxNorm, label and prices

RxNorm concepts

Related lookups

No FDA label, Medicare Part B payment limit or NADAC price is linked to this product.

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  -H "Authorization: Bearer $HDEV_API_KEY"
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Source: FDA, release 2026-10-23. Public domain. Reference data, not medical advice.