Active Ingredient:   Docusate Sodium, 100 mg per caplet.

  Relief of occasional constipation (irregularity), especially for sensitive systems. This gentle, stimulant-free formula generally works within 12-72 hours after the first dose.

Directions:   Take Ex-Lax stool softener caplets with a glass of water at any time. Adults and children 12 years of age and over: 1 to 3 caplets daily as needed. Children 2 to under 12 years of age: 1 caplet daily. This dose may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses. Children under 2 years of age: consult a doctor.

:    Keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, seek professional assistance or contact a poison control center immediately. Do not use laxative products when abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting are present unless directed by a doctor. If you have noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that persists over a period of 2 weeks, consult a doctor before using a laxative. Laxative products should not be used for a period longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor. Rectal bleeding or failure to have a bowel movement after use of a laxative may indicate a serious condition. Discontinue use and consult your doctor. As with any drug, if you are pregnant or nursing a baby, seek the advice of a health care professional before using this product.

Inactive Ingredients:   alginic acid, Blue 1, colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, dibasic calcium phosphate, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, magnesium stearate, methylparaben, microcrystalline cellulose, polydextrose, polyethylene glycol, silicon dioxide, sodium benzoate, stearic acid, talc, titanium dioxide, triacetin, Yellow 10. Sodium content: 8.4 mg per caplet.

Drug Interaction Precaution:   Do not take this product if you are presently taking mineral oil, unless directed by a doctor.

Store at controlled room temperature 20-25°C (68-77°F). Protect from moisture.

How Supplied:   Available in boxes of 40 caplets.

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