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Equate gentle laxative soft chew - Medication Information

Product NDC Code 79903-220
Drug Name

Equate gentle laxative soft chew

Type Brand
Pharm Class Calculi Dissolution Agent [EPC],
Increased Large Intestinal Motility [PE],
Inhibition Large Intestine Fluid/Electrolyte Absorption [PE],
Inhibition Small Intestine Fluid/Electrolyte Absorption [PE],
Magnesium Ion Exchange Activity [MoA],
Osmotic Activity [MoA],
Osmotic Laxative [EPC],
Stimulation Large Intestine Fluid/Electrolyte Secretion [PE]
Active Ingredients
Magnesium hydroxide 1200 mg/1
Route ORAL
Dosage Form TABLET, CHEWABLE
RxCUI drug identifier 2280709
Application Number M007
Labeler Name Walmart
Packages
Package NDC Code Description
79903-220-30 30 tablet, chewable in 1 bag (79903-220-30)
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Overdosage of Equate Gentle Laxative Soft chew

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

Active ingredient

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Active ingredient (in each chew) Magnesium hydroxide USP 1200 mg

Dosage and administration

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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

Inactive ingredient

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Inactive ingredients: Confectioner's sugar, corn syrup, corn syrup solids, FD&C red no. 40 aluminum lake, glycerine, gum arabic, hydrogenated coconut oil, maltodextrin, natural flavors, propylene glycol, soy lecithin, sucrose, water.

Indications and usage

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Uses for relief of occasional constipation (irregularity) this product generally produces bowel movement in 1/2 to 6 hours

Purpose

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Purpose Saline laxative

Spl product data elements

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Equate Gentle Laxative Soft chew Magnesium Hydroxide MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE MAGNESIUM CATION WATER

Package label principal display panel

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Equate Gentle Laxative 30ct Chew

Ask doctor or pharmacist

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Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking a prescription drug. This product may interact with certain prescription drugs.

Keep out of reach of children

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Keep out of reach of children

Other safety information

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Other information Each chew contains: magnesium 500 mg Contains soy 15 calories per chew Store between 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) in a dry place Do not use if bag is torn or open

Questions

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Questions? Or to report an adverse event call 1-888-287-1915 , Monday - Friday, 9AM - 4PM EST

Stop use

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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

Pregnancy or breast feeding

Pregnancy or Breast feeding
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Warnings

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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

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