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
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
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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