EQUATE GENTLE LAXATIVE SOFT CHEW- magnesium hydroxide tablet, chewable

Equate Gentle Laxative Soft chew by

Drug Labeling and Warnings

Equate Gentle Laxative Soft chew by is a Otc medication manufactured, distributed, or labeled by Walmart, Bestco. Drug facts, warnings, and ingredients follow.

Drug Details [pdf]

ACTIVE INGREDIENT

Active ingredient (in each chew)

Magnesium hydroxide USP 1200 mg

PURPOSE

Purpose

Saline laxative

INDICATIONS & USAGE

Uses

• for relief of occasional constipation (irregularity)
• this product generally produces bowel movement in 1/2 to 6 hours

WARNINGS

Warnings

Ask a doctor or pharmacist 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
• Do not give to children under 5 years of age unless directed by a doctor

STOP USE

Stop use and ask doctor if

• you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement after using this product. These could be signs of a serious condition.
• you need to use a laxative more than 1 week

ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking a prescription drug. This product may interact with certain prescription drugs.

PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING

If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

Keep out of reach of children

OVERDOSAGE

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION

Directions

• drink a full glass (8 oz) 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 under 6 years of age - ask a doctor

OTHER SAFETY INFORMATION

Other information

• Each chew contains: magnesium 500 mg
• Contains soy
• 15 calories per chew
• Store between 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) in a dry place
• Do not use if bag is torn or open

INACTIVE INGREDIENT

Inactive ingredients: Confectioner's sugar, corn syrup, corn syrup solids, FD&C red no. 40 aluminum lake, glycerine, gum arabic, hydrogenated coconut oil, maltodextrin, natural flavors, propylene glycol, soy lecithin, sucrose, water.

QUESTIONS

Questions? Or to report an adverse event call 1-888-287-1915, Monday - Friday, 9AM - 4PM EST

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE

EQUATE GENTLE LAXATIVE SOFT CHEW 
magnesium hydroxide tablet, chewable

Product Information
Product Type	HUMAN OTC DRUG	Item Code (Source)	NDC: 79903-220
Route of Administration	ORAL

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient Name	Basis of Strength	Strength
MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE (UNII: NBZ3QY004S) (MAGNESIUM CATION - UNII:T6V3LHY838)	MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE	1200 mg

Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient Name	Strength
WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)

Product Characteristics
Color	red	Score	no score
Shape	RECTANGLE	Size	22mm
Flavor	BERRY	Imprint Code
Contains

Packaging
#	Item Code	Package Description	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
1	NDC: 79903-220-30	30 in 1 BAG; Type 0: Not a Combination Product	11/07/2023

Marketing Information
Marketing Category	Application Number or Monograph Citation	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
OTC Monograph Drug	M007	11/07/2023

Labeler - Walmart (051957769)

Registrant - Bestco (002149136)

Establishment
Name	Address	ID/FEI	Business Operations
Bestco		002149136	manufacture(79903-220)