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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

Description

Sennosides 15 mg

Purpose

Stimulant laxative

Medication Information

Purpose

Stimulant laxative

Description

Sennosides 15 mg

Uses

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

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

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.

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)

Questions Or Comments?

call 1-855-221-5432

Principal Display Panel

REGULAR STRENGTH

ex-lax

Sennosides, 15 mg

Chocolated Stimulant Laxative

Relief Guaranteed

48 PIECES

GENTLE OVERNIGHT RELIEF YOU CAN TRUST

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

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.

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)

Questions Or Comments? (Questions or comments?)

call 1-855-221-5432

Principal Display Panel

REGULAR STRENGTH

ex-lax

Sennosides, 15 mg

Chocolated Stimulant Laxative

Relief Guaranteed

48 PIECES

GENTLE OVERNIGHT RELIEF YOU CAN TRUST

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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Additional Information

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