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Generic: magnesium hydroxide is used for the treatment of Appendicitis Constipation Diarrhea Duodenal Ulcer Dyspepsia Esophagitis, Peptic Fecal Impaction Gastroesophageal Reflux Heart Block Heartburn Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage Hepatitis Kidney Failure, Chronic Magnesium Deficiency Metabolic Diseases Stomach Ulcer Renal Insufficiency


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Pedia-Lax Chewable Tablets

Drug Facts

Active Ingredient


Magnesium hydroxide 400 mg

Purpose


Saline laxative

Uses

  • For relief of occasional constipation
  • This product usually produces abowel movement in 1/2 to 6 hours

Warnings


Ask

  • kidney disease
  • a magnesium-restricted diet 
  • abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting
  • a sudden change in bowel habits lasting more than 2 weeks 
  • constipation that continues after 1 week of use, contact your child's doctor 
  • already used a laxative for more than 1 week

Stop us

  • has rectal bleeding
  • does not have a bowel movement within 6 hours of using this product 
  • these symptoms maybe signs of a serious condition

Keep out of reach of children


In case of overdose, get medical help or contact Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.

Directions


Use dosage chart for proper dosing. Doses may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses. Drink a full glass (8 ounces) of liquid with each dose.
Age Starting dose Starting Dose Maximum dose per day (24 hours)
children 6 to under 12 years 3-6 tablets 6 tablets
children 2 to under 6 years 1-3 tablets 3 tablets
children under 2 years ask a doctor

Other Information

  • each tablet contains : 170 mg of magnesium
  • CHILD RESISTANT CAP
  • The top of the bottle sealed for safety. Do not use if foil imprinted "SEALED for YOUR PROTECTION" is broken of missing.
  • Gluten Free and Sugar Free

Inactive Ingredients


colloidal silicon dioxide, FD&C red #40 aluminum lake, flavor, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, mannitol, sorbitol, stearic acid, sucralose

Questions?


1-866-255-6960 or www.pedia-lax.com

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Pedia-Lax® Magnesium hydroxideChewable Laxative30 chewable tablets



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