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Pedia-Lax

Dosage form
TABLET, CHEWABLE
Labeler
C.B. Fleet Company, Inc.
Label updated
2024-04-11
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE
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Label information

Pedia-Lax Chewable Tablets

Drug Facts

Active Ingredient (in each tablet)

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
Ask a doctor before using any laxative if child has
  • 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 ing this product and consult a doctor if your child

  • 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

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

Pedia-Lax®
Magnesium hydroxide
Chewable Laxative
30 chewable tablets

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 975f24d8-218c-40f4-84a5-558acf34329d · Version 7
NDC: 0132-0655