Oral Saline Laxative Cherry
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Drug Facts
OTC - PURPOSE SECTION
| Dibasic sodium phosphate 1.4 g | Saline laxative |
| Monobasic sodium phosphate 6.2 g | Saline laxative |
Use
- for relief of occasional constipation
Warnings
Dosage warning
Taking more than the recommended dose in 24 hour can be harmful.
Do not use
- if you have a previous kidney problem, congestive heart failure, impaired renal functions, decreased intervascular volume, dehydration, uncorrected electrolyte abnormalities
- in children under 5 years old
- for bowel cleansing
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting
- kidney disease
- heart problems
- a sudden change in bowel habits lasting more than 2 weeks
- already used a laxative for more than a week
- dehydration
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
- on a sodium restricted diet
- under a doctor's care for any medical condition
- taking any other prescription or non-prescription medications. Take this product two or more hours before or after other drugs. Laxatives may affect how other drugs work.
Stop use and ask a doctor if you
These symptoms may indicate a serious condition.
- have any rectal bleeding
- do not have a bowel movement within 6 hours
- have any symptoms that your body is losing more fluid than you are drinking
- have early symptoms of dehydration including thirstinessdizzinessurinating less often than normalvomiting
OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately 1-800-222-1222.
Directions
| 12 & older | 3 Teaspoons | 6 or 9 TeaspoonsSINGLE DAILY DOSAGE. DO NOT TAKE MORE OF THIS PRODUCT IN A 24-HOUR PERIOD |
| 10 & 11 | 3 Teaspoons | 3 Teaspoons |
| 5 to 9 | 1 ½ Teaspoons | 1 ½ Teaspoons |
| Under 5 | Do Not Use | Do Not Use |
- Use as a laxative for relief of occasional constipation
- dilute dose in the table below with one glass (8 fl. oz.) of cool water. Drink, then follow with at least one additional glass (8 fl. oz.) of cool water. There is significant loss of liquid when using this product. To prevent dehydration, drink plenty of clear liquid after use.
- Do not use for bowel cleansing.
- Do not take more unless directed by a doctor. See Warnings. There are three teaspoons in one tablespoon.
Other information
- Each Teaspoon contains: sodium 549 mg
- Saline laxatives increase retention of water in the intestines, promoting bowel movements.
- this product generally produces a bowel movement in 30 minutes to 6 hours
- this product is sugar free
- do not freeze
- store at 15 - 30°C (59 - 86F°)
Inactive ingredients
Cherry flavor, glycerin, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium benzoate
Questions?
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DISTRIBUTED BY: WALGREEN CO., 200 WILMOT RD., DEERFIELD, IL 60015