FDA Label for Dulcolax Liquid
View Indications, Usage & Precautions
- ACTIVE INGREDIENT (IN EACH 15 ML)
- PURPOSE
- USE
- ASK A DOCTOR BEFORE USE IF YOU HAVE
- ASK A DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST BEFORE USE IF YOU ARE
- STOP USE AND ASK A DOCTOR IF
- IF PREGNANT OR BREAST-FEEDING,
- KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
- DIRECTIONS
- OTHER INFORMATION
- INACTIVE INGREDIENTS
- QUESTIONS?
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Dulcolax Liquid Product Label
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Active Ingredient (In Each 15 Ml)
Magnesium hydroxide 1200 mg
Purpose
Saline laxative
Use
● for relief of occasional constipation and irregularity
● this product generally produces bowel movement in ½ to 6 hours
Ask A Doctor Before Use If You Have
● kidney disease
● a magnesium-restricted diet
● stomach pain, nausea or vomiting
● noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts more than 2 weeks
Ask A Doctor Or Pharmacist Before Use If You Are
taking a prescription drug. This product may interact with certain prescription drugs.
Stop Use And Ask A Doctor If
● you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement after using this product. 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.
Directions
● shake well immediately before each use
● for accurate dosing, use convenient pre-measured dose cup
● drink a full glass (8 oz) of liquid with each dose
● dose may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses
● do not exceed the maximum recommended daily dose in a 24 hour period
adults and children 12 years of age and over 30 mL to 60 mL
children 6 to under 12 years of age 15 mL to 30 mL
children 2 to under 6 years of age 5 mL to 15 mL
children under 2 years of age ask a doctor
Other Information
● each 15 mL contains:
calcium 20 mg, magnesium 595 mg, sodium 2 mg
● do not use if safety seal is broken or missing
● close cap tightly after each use
● store at room temperature 20°-25°C (68°-77°F). Avoid freezing.
Inactive Ingredients
flavor, mineral oil, purified water, saccharin sodium
Questions?
Call 1-866-844-2798 or visit www.Dulcolax.com
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Dulcolax Liquid Saline Laxative - Mint
Magnesium Hydroxide 1200 mg per 15 mL Saline Laxative
Stimulant-Free
12 Fl Oz (354 mL)
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