Active Ingredients (in each 5 mL tsp)
Magnesium hydroxide 300 mg. Saline laxative
Mineral oil 1.25 mL. Lubricant laxative
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Uses
- relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
- this product usually causes bowel movement in 1/2 to 6 hours
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Warnings
Do not use
- in children under 6 years, or if pregnant, bedridden, or
have difficulty swallowing
- if you are presently taking a stool softener laxative
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- kidney disease
- a magnesium-restricted diet
- stomach pain, nausea, or vomiting
- a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over 14 days
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
taking a prescription drug. This product may interact with certain prescription drugs.
When using this product
- take only at bedtime. Do not use at any other time or
administer to infants, except upon the advice of a physician.
- do not take with meals
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- you have rectal bleeding or no 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 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.
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Directions
- shake well before use
- drink a full glass (8 oz) of liquid with each dose
- do not use dosage cup for children
- dose may be taken as a single dose, or in divided
doses, or as directed by a doctor
- do not exceed the maximum recommended daily dose
in a 24 hour period
adults and children 12 years and older
children 6 to 11 years
children under 6 years
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Other information
- each teaspoon (5 mL) contains: magnesium 125 mg
- each teaspoon (5 mL) contains: sodium 1.5 mg
- store at room temperature and avoid freezing
- keep tightly closed
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Inactive Ingredients
carboxymethylcellulose sodium, flavor, glycerin, microcrystalline cellulose,
purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium citrate, sodium hypochlorite
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Questions or comments?
1-800-331-4536 (Mon – Fri 9AM – 5PM EST) or
www.bayercare.com
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