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DulcolaxLiquid

Dosage form
LIQUID
Labeler
Chattem, Inc.
Label updated
2025-02-11
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE
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Label information

Dulcolax®

Liquid Saline Laxative – Cherry

Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each 15 mL)

Magnesium hydroxide 1200 mg

Purpose

Saline laxative

Use

for relief of occasional constipation and irregularity

this product generally produces bowel movement in ½ to 6 hours

Warnings

Ask a doctor before use if you have

kidney disease

● a magnesium-restricted diet

● stomach pain, nausea or vomiting

● noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts more than 2 weeks

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

taking a prescription drug. This product may interact with certain prescription drugs.

Stop use and ask a doctor if

you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement after using this product. These could be signs of a serious condition.

you need to use a laxative for more than 1 week

If pregnant or breast-feeding,

ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

● shake well immediately before each use

● for accurate dosing, use convenient pre-measured dose cup

● drink a full glass (8 oz) of liquid with each dose

● dose may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses

● do not exceed the maximum recommended daily dose in a 24 hour period

adults and children 12 years of age and over 30 mL to 60 mL
children 6 to under 12 years of age 15 mL to 30 mL
children 2 to under 6 years of age 5 mL to 15 mL
children under 2 years of age ask a doctor
Other information

each 15 mL contains: 

calcium 20 mg, magnesium 595 mg, potassium 5 mg, sodium 3 mg

● do not use if safety seal is broken or missing 

● close cap tightly after each use

● store at room temperature 20°-25°C (68°-77°F) 

Inactive ingredients

anhydrous citric acid, D&C red #28, flavor, glycerin, purified water, sorbitol, sucrose, xanthan gum

Questions?

Call 1- 866-844-2798 or visit www.Dulcolax.com

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

CRAMP & STIMULANT FREE
Dulcolax
Magnesium Hydroxide 1200 mg per 15 mL Saline Laxative
Liquid
LAXATIVE
Cherry Flavor

12 Fl Oz (354 mL)

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: f7acbc8f-9211-48e9-9e5a-7b4a5e158f2c · Version 7
NDC: 41167-0291