Drug Facts

Drug Facts
SPL v6
SPL
SPL Set ID fb170340-c996-46cf-b165-84e136ba4151
Route
ORAL
Published
Effective Date 2024-12-17
Document Type 34390-5 HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL

Drug Facts

Composition & Product

Active Ingredients
Sennosides (25 mg)
Inactive Ingredients
Acacia Calcium Carbonate Carnauba Wax Starch, Corn Anhydrous Dibasic Calcium Phosphate Fd&c Blue No. 1 Aluminum Oxide Ferrosoferric Oxide Magnesium Stearate Methylparaben Microcrystalline Cellulose Polyethylene Glycol 3350 Polyvinyl Alcohol, Unspecified Povidone, Unspecified Propylene Glycol Propylparaben Shellac Silicon Dioxide Sodium Benzoate Sodium Lauryl Sulfate Sucrose Talc Titanium Dioxide

Identifiers & Packaging

Pill Appearance
Imprint: ex;lax;1 Shape: round Color: blue Size: 10 mm Score: 1
Marketing Status
OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG Active Since 2017-07-01
Description

Sennosides 25 mg

Purpose

Stimulant laxative

Medication Information

Purpose

Stimulant laxative

Description

Sennosides 25 mg

Uses
  • •
    relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
  • •
    generally produces bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours
Directions
  • •
    swallow tablet(s) with a glass of water
  • •
    swallow tablet(s) whole, do not crush, break or chew

adults and children 12 years of age and older

2 tablets once or twice daily

children 6 to under 12 years of age

1 tablet 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

Other Information
  • •
    each tablet contains: calcium 40 mg, magnesium 5 mg
  • •
    store at controlled room temperature 20-25C (68-77F).
Inactive Ingredients

acacia, calcium carbonate, carnauba wax, corn starch dibasic calcium phosphate, FD&C blue no.1 aluminum lake, iron oxide black, magnesium stearate, methyl paraben, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, povidone, propylene glycol, propylparaben, shellac, silicon dioxide, sodium benzoate, sodium lauryl sulfate, sucrose, talc, titanium dioxide

Questions Or Comments?

call 1-855-221-5432

Principal Display Panel

MAXIMUM STRENGTH

ex•lax

SENNOSIDES, 25 mg

STIMULANT LAXATIVE

RELIEF GUARANTEED

24 TABLETS

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 Tablet)

Sennosides 25 mg

Ask A Doctor Before Use If You Have

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

Additional Information Listed On Other Panels

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 GSK, attention Consumer Affairs, for full refund.

Tamper Evident Feature: Ex•Lax® Tablets are sealed in blister packets. Use only if the individual seal is unbroken.

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
  • •
    swallow tablet(s) with a glass of water
  • •
    swallow tablet(s) whole, do not crush, break or chew

adults and children 12 years of age and older

2 tablets once or twice daily

children 6 to under 12 years of age

1 tablet 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

Other Information (Other information)
  • •
    each tablet contains: calcium 40 mg, magnesium 5 mg
  • •
    store at controlled room temperature 20-25C (68-77F).
Inactive Ingredients (Inactive ingredients)

acacia, calcium carbonate, carnauba wax, corn starch dibasic calcium phosphate, FD&C blue no.1 aluminum lake, iron oxide black, magnesium stearate, methyl paraben, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, povidone, propylene glycol, propylparaben, shellac, silicon dioxide, sodium benzoate, sodium lauryl sulfate, sucrose, talc, titanium dioxide

Questions Or Comments? (Questions or Comments?)

call 1-855-221-5432

Principal Display Panel

MAXIMUM STRENGTH

ex•lax

SENNOSIDES, 25 mg

STIMULANT LAXATIVE

RELIEF GUARANTEED

24 TABLETS

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.

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

Active Ingredient (in Each Tablet) (Active ingredient (in each tablet))

Sennosides 25 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

Additional Information Listed On Other Panels (Additional information listed on other panels)

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 GSK, attention Consumer Affairs, for full refund.

Tamper Evident Feature: Ex•Lax® Tablets are sealed in blister packets. Use only if the individual seal is unbroken.

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.

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