ORAL SALINE LAXATIVE CHERRY LAXATIVE
SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION
Drug Facts
OTC - PURPOSE SECTION
| Dibasic Sodium Phosphate 2.7g | Saline laxative |
| Monobasic Sodium Phosphate 7.2g | Saline 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 older | 1 TABLEspoon | 2 to 3 TABLEspoonsSINGLE DAILY DOSAGE. DO NOT TAKE MORE OF THIS PRODUCT IN A 24-HOUR PERIOD |
| 10 to 11 | 1 TABLEspoon | 1 TABLEspoon |
| 6 to 9 | 1 teaspoons | 2 teaspoons |
| Under 6 | ASK A DOCTOR | ASK 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