Dulcolax Soft Chews Black Cherry

Manufacturer
Chattem, Inc.
Effective date
2025-01-15
Label type
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version
5
Source
legacy-cache
Hydrated at
2026-08-01 20:42:41

Label at a glance#

ProductDulcolax Soft Chews Black Cherry
Active ingredientMAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE
Label structure10 sections

Dosage and administration

● 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 take 2 to 4 chews children 6 to under 12 years of age take 1 to 2 chews children 4 to under 6 years of age take 1 chew (single dose or in divided doses) children under 4 years of age as...

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

Dulcolax Soft Chews Saline Laxative Black Cherry

Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each chew)

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Magnesium hydroxide USP 1200 mg

Purpose

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Saline laxative

Use

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

● for relief of occasional constipation (irregularity)

● this product generally produces bowel movement in ½ to 6 hours

Warnings

WARNINGS SECTION

Ask a doctor before use if you have

OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION

● kidney disease ● a magnesium-restricted diet

● stomach pain, nausea or vomiting ● noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over 2 weeks

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION

taking a prescription drug. This product may interact with certain prescription drugs.

Stop use and ask a doctor if

OTC - STOP USE SECTION

● 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 for more than 1 week

If pregnant or breast-feeding,

OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION

ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION

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

Directions

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

● 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 overtake 2 to 4 chews
children 6 to under 12 years of agetake 1 to 2 chews
children 4 to under 6 years of agetake 1 chew (single dose or in divided doses)
children under 4 years of ageask a doctor

Other information

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

● each chew contains: magnesium 500 mg, sodium 2 mg

● store at room temperature 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)

Inactive ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

corn syrup, FD&C red no. 40, glycerin, hydrogenated coconut oil, lecithin (soy), natural flavor, sucrose, water

Principal Display Panel

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

Dulcolax
Saline Laxative
Soft
Chews
Black Cherry
60 Soft chews

Dulcolax Saline Laxative Soft Chews Black Cherry 60 Soft chewsDulcolax Saline Laxative Soft Chews Black Cherry 60 Soft chews

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Product NDCPackage NDC
41167-026041167-0260-0

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