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ORAL SALINE LAXATIVE CHERRY LAXATIVE


SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

Drug Facts


OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Dibasic Sodium Phosphate 2.7gSaline laxative
Monobasic Sodium Phosphate 7.2gSaline laxative

Use

  • relieves occasional constipation
  • this product generally produces bowel movement in 30 minutes to 6 hours

Warnings


Dosage Warning

Taking more than the recommended dosage in 24 hours can be harmful.


Do not use

  • if you have a previous kidney problem, congestive heart failure, impaired renal functions, decreased intervascular volume, dehydration, or uncorrected electrolyte abnormalities
  • in children under 6 years old
  • for bowel cleansing

Ask a doctor before use if you

  • have abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting
  • have kidney disease
  • have heart problems
  • have a sudden change in bowel habits lasting more than 2 weeks
  • have already used a laxative for more than 3 days
  • are dehydrated
  • are 55 years of age or older
  • are on a sodium-restricted diet
  • under a doctor's care for any medical condition
  • are taking any other prescription or non-prescription medications

OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking any other drug. Take this product two or more hours before or after other drugs. Laxatives may affect how other drugs work.


When using this product

  • do not use more than directed. Serious side effects may occur from excess dosage.
  • do not use for more than 3 days, without asking a doctor

Stop use and ask a doctor if

These symptoms may indicate a serious condition.

  • you have rectal bleeding
  • you do not have a bowel movement within 6 hours
  • you have any symptoms that your body is losing more fluid than you are drinking
  • you have early symptoms of dehydration includingthirstinessdizzinessurinating 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 right away: 800-222-1222.


Directions (or as directed by a doctor)

12 and older1 TABLEspoon2 to 3 TABLEspoonsSINGLE DAILY DOSAGE. DO NOT TAKE MORE OF THIS PRODUCT IN A 24-HOUR PERIOD
10 to 111 TABLEspoon1 TABLEspoon
6 to 91 teaspoons2 teaspoons
Under 6ASK A DOCTORASK A DOCTOR
  • 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 fluid when using this product. To prevent dehydration, drink plenty of clear liquids after use.
  • Do not use for bowel cleansing
  • There are 3 teaspoons in 1 TABLEspoon
  • Do not take more unless directed by a doctor. See Warnings

Other information

  • each tablespoon contains: 1.6 g sodium
  • 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 to 30°C (59 to 86°F)
  • Tamper Evident: DO NOT USE IF SEAL ON BOTTLE IS PUNCTURED OR MISSING.

Inactive ingredients

flavor, glycerin, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium benzoate