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Dulcolax Soft Chews Watermelon

Dosage form
TABLET, CHEWABLE
Labeler
Chattem, Inc.
Label updated
2026-01-14
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE
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Label information

Dulcolax Soft Chews Saline Laxative

Watermelon

Drug Facts

Purpose

Magnesium hydroxide USP 1200 mg......................................................................................Saline laxative

Use

● for relief of occasional constipation (irregularity)

this product generally produces bowel movement in ½ to 6 hours

Warnings

Ask a doctor before use if you have

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

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

Stop use and ask a 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 for more than 1 week

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.

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 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 ask a doctor
Other information

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

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

Inactive ingredients

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

Questions?

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

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

Dulcolax
Soft
Chews
Kids
15 Soft Chews

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 498b9a15-5546-423c-8a77-e7567b7f5c93 · Version 4
NDC: 41167-0259