Ex Lax Drug Information

    Generic name: SENNOSIDES

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    Uses of Ex Lax

    • relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
    • generally produces bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours

    Dosage & Administration of Ex Lax

    adults and children 12 years of age and olderchew 2 chocolated pieces once or twice daily
    children 6 to under 12 years of agechew 1 chocolated piece once or twice daily
    children under 6 years of ageask a doctor

    Side Effects of Ex Lax

    When using this product
    do not use for a period longer than 1 week

    Stop use and ask a doctor if
    rectal bleeding or failure to have a bowel movement occur after use of a laxative. These may be signs of a serious condition.

    Warnings & Cautions for Ex Lax

    Do not use laxative products when abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting are present unless directed by a doctor Ask a doctor before use if you have noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that persists over a period of 2 weeks Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking any other drug. Laxatives may affect how other drugs work. Take this product 2 or more hours before or after other drugs.

    When using this product do not use for a period longer than 1 week Stop use and ask a doctor if rectal bleeding or failure to have a bowel movement occur after use of a laxative. These may be signs of a serious condition. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

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

    Drug Interactions with Ex Lax

    Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking any other drug. Laxatives may affect how other drugs work. Take this product 2 or more hours before or after other drugs.

    Pregnancy Safety for Ex Lax

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

    Contraindications for Ex Lax

    laxative products when abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting are present unless directed by a doctor

    Overdosage Information for Ex Lax

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

    Drug information sourced from the FDA. This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional before making any medication decisions.

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