Label: DULCOLAX LIQUID- magnesium hydroxide liquid

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None

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  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Dulcolax®

    Liquid Saline Laxative – Cherry

    Drug Facts

  • 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

  • Warnings

    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, potassium 5 mg, sodium 3 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) 

  • Inactive ingredients

    anhydrous citric acid, D&C red #28, flavor, glycerin, purified water, sorbitol, sucrose, xanthan gum

  • Questions?  

    Call 1-866-844-2798 or visit www.Dulcolax.com

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

    Stimulant-Free
    Dulcolax
    Magnesium Hydroxide 1200 mg per 15 mL Saline Laxative
    Liquid
    Cherry Flavor

    12 Fl Oz (354 mL)

    Stimulant-Free Dulcolax Magnesium Hydroxide 1200 mg per 15 mL Saline Laxative Liquid Cherry Flavor 12 Fl Oz (354 mL)

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    DULCOLAX  LIQUID
    magnesium hydroxide liquid
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:41167-0291
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE (UNII: NBZ3QY004S) (MAGNESIUM CATION - UNII:T6V3LHY838) MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE1200 mg  in 15 mL
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID (UNII: XF417D3PSL)  
    D&C RED NO. 28 (UNII: 767IP0Y5NH)  
    CHERRY (UNII: BUC5I9595W)  
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    SORBITOL (UNII: 506T60A25R)  
    SUCROSE (UNII: C151H8M554)  
    XANTHAN GUM (UNII: TTV12P4NEE)  
    Product Characteristics
    Colorpink (LIGHT PINK (based on product specifications)) Score    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorCHERRYImprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:41167-0291-0354 mL in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product03/01/2019
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph Drug505G(a)(3)03/01/2019
    Labeler - Chattem, Inc. (003336013)
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