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Equate Gentle Laxative Soft Chew is a brand name for Magnesium Hydroxide. The medicine, its uses, side effects and dosage are the same regardless of brand.
Used for: Uses for relief of occasional constipation (irregularity) this product generally produces bowel movement in 1/2 to 6 hours
Verbatim from this product's FDA label. Tap a section to expand.
Directions 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 - 2 to 4 chews children 6 to 12 years of age - 1 to 2 chews children under 6 years of age - ask a doctor
Stop use and ask 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 more than 1 week
Warnings Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you have kidney disease a magnesium-restricted diet stomach pain, nausea or vomiting noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that last over 2 weeks Do not give to children under 5 years of age unless directed by a doctor
Not medical advice. Always read the patient information leaflet and follow your prescriber or pharmacist.
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