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SPL v6

SPL

SPL Set ID 59a26a7f-516f-4507-8dec-f40cf6cfaffc

Route

oral

Published

Effective Date 2024-12-17

Document Type 34390-5 HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL

Composition & Product

Active Ingredients

sennosides (15 mg)

Inactive Ingredients

cocoa hydrogenated palm kernel oil soybean lecithin sucrose vanillin sodium chloride whey

Identifiers & Packaging

Pill Appearance

Imprint: ex;lax Shape: rectangle Color: brown Size: 68 mm Score: 1

Marketing Status

otc monograph drug active Since 2017-08-01

Purpose

Stimulant laxative

Description

Sennosides 15 mg

Medication Information

Uses

•
relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
•
generally produces bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours

Purpose

Stimulant laxative

Directions

adults and children 12 years of age and older	chew 2 chocolated pieces once or twice daily
children 6 to under 12 years of age	chew 1 chocolated piece once or twice daily
children under 6 years of age	ask a doctor

Other Information

•
each piece contains: potassium 10 mg
•
store at 15-25^oC (59-77^oF)

Inactive Ingredients

cocoa powder, hydrogenated vegetable oils (palm kernel, palm), salt, soy lecithin, sugar, vanilla, whey powder (milk)

Description

Sennosides 15 mg

Principal Display Panel

REGULAR STRENGTH

ex-lax

Sennosides, 15 mg

Chocolated Stimulant Laxative

Relief Guaranteed

48 PIECES

GENTLE OVERNIGHT RELIEF YOU CAN TRUST

Do Not Use

laxative products when abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting are present unless directed by a doctor

Generic Section

Tamper Evident Feature: Do not use if carton or inner foil wrapping is damaged or open.

The Ex-Lax Guarantee: When taken as directed, Ex-Lax is guaranteed to work gently and effectively overnight or your money back. Return product to Haleon, attention Consumer Affairs, for full refund.

Questions Or Comments?

call 1-855-221-5432

When Using This Product

do not use for a period longer than 1 week

Stop Use and Ask A Doctor If

rectal bleeding or failure to have a bowel movement occur after use of a laxative. These may be signs of a serious condition.

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.

Active Ingredient (in Each Piece)

Sennosides 15 mg

Ask A Doctor Before Use If You Have

noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that persists over a period of 2 weeks

Ask A Doctor Or Pharmacist Before Use If You Are

taking any other drug. Laxatives may affect how other drugs work. Take this product 2 or more hours before or after other drugs.

Structured Label Content

Uses

•
relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
•
generally produces bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours

Purpose

Stimulant laxative

Directions

adults and children 12 years of age and older	chew 2 chocolated pieces once or twice daily
children 6 to under 12 years of age	chew 1 chocolated piece once or twice daily
children under 6 years of age	ask a doctor

Other Information (Other information)

•
each piece contains: potassium 10 mg
•
store at 15-25^oC (59-77^oF)

Inactive Ingredients (Inactive ingredients)

cocoa powder, hydrogenated vegetable oils (palm kernel, palm), salt, soy lecithin, sugar, vanilla, whey powder (milk)

Principal Display Panel

REGULAR STRENGTH

ex-lax

Sennosides, 15 mg

Chocolated Stimulant Laxative

Relief Guaranteed

48 PIECES

GENTLE OVERNIGHT RELIEF YOU CAN TRUST

Do Not Use (Do not use)

laxative products when abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting are present unless directed by a doctor

Generic Section

Tamper Evident Feature: Do not use if carton or inner foil wrapping is damaged or open.

The Ex-Lax Guarantee: When taken as directed, Ex-Lax is guaranteed to work gently and effectively overnight or your money back. Return product to Haleon, attention Consumer Affairs, for full refund.

Questions Or Comments? (Questions or comments?)

call 1-855-221-5432

When Using This Product (When using this product)

do not use for a period longer than 1 week

Stop Use and Ask A Doctor If (Stop use and ask a doctor if)

rectal bleeding or failure to have a bowel movement occur after use of a laxative. These may be signs of a serious condition.

If Pregnant Or Breast Feeding, (If pregnant or breast-feeding,)

ask a health professional before use.

Keep Out of Reach of Children. (Keep out of reach of children.)

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

Active Ingredient (in Each Piece) (Active ingredient (in each piece))

Sennosides 15 mg

Ask A Doctor Before Use If You Have (Ask a doctor before use if you have)

noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that persists over a period of 2 weeks

Ask A Doctor Or Pharmacist Before Use If You Are (Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are)

taking any other drug. Laxatives may affect how other drugs work. Take this product 2 or more hours before or after other drugs.

Advanced Ingredient Data

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Raw Label Data

All Sections (JSON)

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