How do you take Ex Lax?
How to use Ex-Lax Maximum Strength
- Take this medication by mouth as directed by your doctor. If you are self-treating, follow all directions on the product package.
- If you are using the chewable tablets, chew each tablet well and swallow.
- It may take 6 to 12 hours before this medication causes a bowel movement.
How many mg of Ex Lax should I take?
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 |
How long does it take for liquid laxative to kick in?
Magnesium citrate is a saline laxative that is thought to work by increasing fluid in the small intestine. It usually results in a bowel movement within 30 minutes to 3 hours.
How do you use a clear laxative?
Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects. Tell your doctor right away if you have excessive number of bowel movements, persistent diarrhea, severe or persistent stomach/abdominal pain, bloody stools, or rectal bleeding while using this medication.
What time of day is best to take a laxative?
Stimulant laxatives are usually taken on an empty stomach for rapid effect. Results are slowed if taken with food. Many stimulant laxatives (but not castor oil) are often taken at bedtime to produce results the next morning (although some may require 24 hours or more).
Can I take LAX a day twice a day?
Long-term use: This medication should not be taken daily for more than one week unless directed by a health care professional. Overdose: Do not take more than the recommended dose of PEG 3350. Doing so may cause severe diarrhea and dehydration.
What happens if I eat after taking a laxative?
For patients taking laxatives containing a stimulant ingredient: Stimulant laxatives are usually taken on an empty stomach for rapid effect. Results are slowed if taken with food.
Do laxatives empty your stomach?
People who abuse laxatives believe that they can empty out the food before their body can absorb the calories. They believe this will help them to lose weight, or control their weight. The truth is that laxatives do not stop your body from digesting food.
How is the best way to take clearlax?
Take Clearlax powder by mixing it with a full 8 oz. of water mixed with one oz. of fruit juice, as this will help contain the unpleasant nauseating sensation of the laxative. Also, Clearlax when taken with liberal amounts of water can help prevent any symptoms of dehydration, as they are at high risk for inducing fluid volume depletion.
What kind of ingredients are in Ex Lax?
acacia, alginic acid, carnauba wax, colloidal silicon dioxide, dibasic calcium phosphate, FD&C blue no.1 aluminum lake, iron oxide black, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, potassium hydroxide, povidone, pregelatinized starch, propylene glycol, shellac, sodium benzoate, sodium lauryl sulfate, stearic acid, sucrose, talc, titanium
When to stop taking the laxative Ex Lax?
Take this product 2 or more hours before or after other drugs. 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.
How long does it take clearlax to bring on a bowel movement?
Clearlax takes about 2 to 3 hours to bring on a bowel movement. Clearlax can be taken early morning on empty stomach with 8 oz. of water mixed with one oz. of fruit juice. If you miss a dose, try taking it at the earliest notice of noncompliance.