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Childrens Oral Saline Laxative

Dosage form
TABLET, CHEWABLE
Labeler
WAL-MART STORES,INC.,
Label updated
2025-10-27
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
Active Ingredient

Magnesium hydroxide 400 mg

Purpose

Saline laxative

Uses
  • for relief of occasional constipation
  • this product usually produces bowel movement in 1/2 to 6 hours
Warnings

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 continues after 1 week of use, contact your child's doctor
  • already used a laxative for more than 1 week

Stop use and consult a doctor if your child has

  • has rectal bleeding
  • does not have a bowel movement within 6 hours of taking this product

These symptoms may indicate a serious condition.

Keep out of reach of children

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

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

Maximum dose per day

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: magnesium 170 mg
  • store at room temperature
Inactive ingredients

dextrose, FD&C Red 40 aluminum lake, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, natural & artificial flavor, sorbitol, starch, sucralose.

Questions or comments?

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PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

*Compare to the active ingredient in Pedia-Lax ®

NDC# 49035-307-30

Children’s Oral Saline Laxative

  • Treats constipation
  • Relief in ½ to 6 hours
  • Safe and gentle for kids

For ages 2-11 years

Watermelon Flavor

Naturally and Artificially Flavored

30 Chewable Tablets

IMPORTANT:Keep this carton for future reference on full labeling.

Poop Should Just Happen.

These tablets are designed for quick, yet gentle relief in 30 minutes to 6 hours. Tasty watermelon-flavored chewable tablets are appropriately dosed for children and allow relief without the painful cramping sometimes associated with stimulant laxatives.

Distributed by:

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Bentonville, AR 72716

*This product is not manufactured or distributed by C.B. Fleet Company Inc., the distributor of Pedia-Lax ®.

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: a2eb50ab-851a-4abb-a12f-6d9d8b0cb6bc · Version 8
NDC: 49035-307