Dulcolax

Manufacturer
Chattem, Inc.
Effective date
2025-07-31
Label type
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version
8
Source
legacy-cache
Hydrated at
2026-08-01 20:35:59

Label at a glance#

ProductDulcolax Liquid
Active ingredientMAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE
Label structure9 sections

Dosage and administration

●  shake well immediately before each use ● for accurate dosing, use convenient pre-measured dose cup ● 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             30 mL to 60 mL children 6 to under 12 years of age                    1...

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

Dulcolax®

Liquid Saline Laxative – Mint

Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each 15 mL)

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Magnesium hydroxide USP 1200 mg

Purpose

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Saline laxative

Use

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

● for relief of occasional constipation and 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 more than 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

● shake well immediately before each use

● for accurate dosing, use convenient pre-measured dose cup

● 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             30 mL to 60 mL

children 6 to under 12 years of age                    15 mL to 30 mL

children 2 to under 6 years of age                   5 mL to 15 mL

children under 2 years of age                         ask a doctor

Other information

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

● each 15 mL contains: 

calcium 20 mg, magnesium 595 mg, sodium 2 mg

● do not use if safety seal is broken or missing 

● close cap tightly after each use

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

Inactive ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

flavor, mineral oil, purified water, saccharin sodium

Questions? Call 1- 866-844-2798 or visit www.Dulcolax.com

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

STIMULANT-FREE
Dulcolax
Magnesium Hydroxide 1200 mg per 15 mL Saline Laxative
MINT flavor
12 Fl Oz (354 mL)

STIMULANT-FREE Dulcolax Magnesium Hydroxide 1200 mg per 15 mL Saline Laxative MINT flavor 12 Fl Oz (354 mL)STIMULANT-FREE Dulcolax Magnesium Hydroxide 1200 mg per 15 mL Saline Laxative MINT flavor 12 Fl Oz (354 mL)

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NDC Codes#

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Product NDCPackage NDC
41167-029241167-0292-0

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