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Dulcolax Soft Chews Watermelon

MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE

Standard Dose
Directions ● 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 take 2 to 4 chews children 6 to under 12 years of age take 1 to 2 chews children 4 to under 6 years of age take 1 chew (single dose or in divided doses) children under 4 years of age ask a doctor
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
Use ● for relief of occasional constipation (irregularity) ● this product generally produces bowel movement in ½ to 6 hours
Summary

Indications and usage Use ● for relief of occasional constipation (irregularity) ● this product generally produces bowel movement in ½ to 6 hours Dosage and administration Directions ● 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 take 2 to 4 chews children 6 to under 12 years of age take 1 to 2 chews children 4 to under 6 years of age take 1 chew (single dose or in divided doses) children under 4 years of age ask a doctor Warnings and cautions 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 over 2 weeks Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking a prescription drug.

This product may interact with certain prescription drugs.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Use ● for relief of occasional constipation (irregularity) ● this product generally produces bowel movement in ½ to 6 hours Dosage and administration Directions ● 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 take 2 to 4 chews children 6 to under 12 years of age take 1 to 2 chews children 4 to under 6 years of age take 1 chew (single dose or in divided doses) children under 4 years of age ask a doctor Warnings and cautions 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 over 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.

Monitoring

  • 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 over 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.

Interaction Notes

  • Review official label interaction section.