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Walgreens SmoothLAX Soft Chews

MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE

Standard Dose
Directions drink a full glass (8oz) 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 - 2 to 4 chews children 6 to 12 years of age - 1 to 2 chews children 4 to 6 years of age - 1 chew (single dose or in divided doses) children under 4 years of age - ask a doctor
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
Uses for relief of occasional constipation (irregularity) this product generally produces bowel movement in 1/2 to 6 hours
Summary

Indications and usage Uses for relief of occasional constipation (irregularity) this product generally produces bowel movement in 1/2 to 6 hours Dosage and administration Directions drink a full glass (8oz) 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 - 2 to 4 chews children 6 to 12 years of age - 1 to 2 chews children 4 to 6 years of age - 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 last over 2 weeks

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Uses for relief of occasional constipation (irregularity) this product generally produces bowel movement in 1/2 to 6 hours Dosage and administration Directions drink a full glass (8oz) 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 - 2 to 4 chews children 6 to 12 years of age - 1 to 2 chews children 4 to 6 years of age - 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 last over 2 weeks

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 last over 2 weeks

Interaction Notes

  • Review official label interaction section.
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