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Oral Saline Laxative

Dosage form
LIQUID
Labeler
Walgreen Co
Label updated
2017-01-03
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
SODIUM PHOSPHATE, DIBASIC · SODIUM PHOSPHATE, MONOBASIC, UNSPECIFIED FORM
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Label information

Drug Facts

유효 성분

성분·작용

Active ingredients (in each tablespoon) Purpose
Dibasic sodium phosphate 1.4 g Saline laxative
Monobasic sodium phosphate 6.2 g Saline laxative
Use
  • for relief of occasional constipation
Warnings

Dosage warning

Taking more than the recommended dose in 24 hour can be harmful.

Do not use

  • if you have a previous kidney problem, congestive heart failure, impaired renal functions, decreased intervascular volume, dehydration, uncorrected electrolyte abnormalities
  • in children under 5 years old
  • for bowel cleansing

Ask a doctor before use if you have

  • abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting
  • kidney disease
  • heart problems
  • a sudden change in bowel habits lasting more than 2 weeks
  • already used a laxative for more than a week
  • dehydration

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

  • on a sodium restricted diet
  • under a doctor's care for any medical condition
  • taking any other prescription or non-prescription medications. Take this product two or more hours before or after other drugs. Laxatives may affect how other drugs work.

Stop use and ask a doctor if you

  • have any rectal bleeding
  • do not have a bowel movement within 6 hours
  • have any symptoms that your body is losing more fluid than you are drinking
  • have early symptoms of dehydration including
    • thirstiness
    • dizziness
    • urinating less often than normal
    • vomiting

These symptoms may indicate a serious condition.

Label information

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

Label information

Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately 1-800-222-1222.

Directions
  • Use as a laxative for relief of occasional constipation
  • dilute dose in the table below with one glass (8 fl. oz.) of cool water. Drink, then follow with at least one additional glass (8 fl. oz.) of cool water. There is significant loss of liquid when using this product. To prevent dehydration, drink plenty of clear liquid after use.
  • Do not use for bowel cleansing.
  • Do not take more unless directed by a doctor. See Warnings. There are three teaspoons in one tablespoon.
Ages (years) Dosage Maximum Dose
12 & older 3 Teaspoons 6 or 9 Teaspoons SINGLE DAILY DOSAGE. DO NOT TAKE MORE OF THIS PRODUCT IN A 24-HOUR PERIOD
10 & 11 3 Teaspoons 3 Teaspoons
5 to 9 1 ½ Teaspoons 1 ½ Teaspoons
Under 5 Do Not Use Do Not Use
Other information
  • Each Teaspoon contains: sodium 549 mg
  • Saline laxatives increase retention of water in the intestines, promoting bowel movements.
  • this product generally produces a bowel movement in 30 minutes to 6 hours
  • this product is sugar free
  • do not freeze
  • store at 15 - 30°C (59 - 86F°)
Inactive ingredients

Cherry flavor, glycerin, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium benzoate

Questions?

1-866-323-0107

Label information

DISTRIBUTED BY: WALGREEN CO., 200 WILMOT RD., DEERFIELD, IL 60015

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 44 mL Bottle Carton

NDC 0363-0127-12

Well at
Walgreens

WALGREENS PHARMACIST RECOMMENDED

SUGAR FREE
SINGLE DOSE

Oral Saline
Laxative
Phosphate

  • For the relief
    of occasional constipation

SUGAR
FREE

1.5 FL OZ
(44 mL)

CHERRY
FLAVOR

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 633f913c-cde6-42b6-9335-ab87bebc4404 · Version 2
NDC: 0363-0127