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CVS Health ChildrensSaline Laxative

Dosage form
TABLET, CHEWABLE
Labeler
CVS PHARMACY,INC.
Label updated
2026-08-14
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE
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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
  • ▪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 and artificial flavor, sorbitol, starch, sucralose.

Questions or comments?

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CVS Health

Compare to the active ingredientPedia-Lax®*

NDC# 69842-912-30

Children’s

Saline Laxative

  • •Digestive relief without cramping
  • •Stimulant-free
  • •Works in ½ to 6 hours

For ages 2-11 years

Watermelon Flavor

Naturally and Artificially Flavor

30 CHEWABLE TABLETS

CVS Health™ Children’s Saline Laxative is a mild and effective laxative designed to be gentle on your little one’s digestive system with no cramping and no stimulants. The chewable tablets make it easy to take.

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

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

Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc.

One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895

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[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: e57e5529-2190-4c66-8397-bc2848739e59 · Version 10
NDC: 69842-912