Children’s Saline Laxative Chewable Tablets
Active Ingredient
Magnesium hydroxide 400 mg
Purpose
Saline laxative
Uses
- ▪for relief of occasional constipation
- ▪this product usually produces bowel movement in 1/2 to 6 hours
Warnings
Ask a doctor before using any laxative if child has
- ▪kidney disease
- ▪a magnesium-restricted diet
- ▪abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting
- ▪a sudden change in bowel habits lasting more than 2 weeks
- ▪constipation continues after 1 week of use, contact your child's doctor
- ▪already used a laxative for more than 1 week
Stop use and consult a doctor if your child has
These symptoms may indicate a serious condition.
- •rectal bleeding
- •no bowel movement within 6 hours of taking this product
Keep out of reach of children
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away at 1-800-222-1222.
Directions
Use dosage chart for proper dosing. Doses may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses. Drink a full glass (8 ounces) of liquid with each dose.
| Age | Starting dose | Maximum dose per day |
| children 6 to under 12 years | 3-6 tablets | 6 tablets |
| children 2 to under 6 years | 1-3 tablets | 3 tablets |
| children under 2 years | ask a doctor |
Other information
- •each tablet contains: 170 mg of magnesium
- •Tamper evident: do not use if printed safety seal under cap is broken or missing.
Inactive ingredients
dextrose, FD&C red 40 aluminum lake, flavor, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, sorbitol, starch, sucralose.