Ex-Lax

Purpose of Ex-Lax

Ex-Lax is an over-the-counter medication used to treat occasional constipation.

This product generally produces bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours.

Active Ingredients

Ex-lax Regular Strength Chocolate: sennosides 15 mg 

Ex-lax Regular Strength: sennosides 15 mg

Ex-lax Regular Maximum Strength: sennosides 25 mg

Inactive Ingredients

Ex-lax Regular Strength Chocolate: cocoa, confectioners sugar, hydrogenated palm kernel oil, lecithin, non-fat dry milk, vanillin

Ex-lax Regular Strength: acacia, alginic acid, carnauba wax, colloidal silicon dioxide, dibasic calcium phosphate, iron oxides, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, sodium benzoate, sodium lauryl sulfate, starch, stearic acid, sucrose, talc, titanium dioxide

Ex-lax Regular Maximum Strength: acacia, alginic acid, carnauba wax, colloidal silicon dioxide, dibasic calcium phosphate, FD&C blue no.1 aluminum lake, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, povidone, sodium benzoate, sodium lauryl sulfate, starch, stearic acid, sucrose, talc, titanium dioxide

Ex-Lax FDA Warning

Do not use laxative products when abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting is present unless directed by a doctor.

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 a prescription drug. Laxatives may affect how other drugs work. 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.

If pregnant or breastfeeding, 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 (1-800-222-1222).

Directions

  • Swallow pill(s) with a glass of water.
  • Swallow pill(s) whole, do not crush, break, or chew.

Ex-lax Regular Strength Chocolate:

For adults and children 12 years of age and older, chew 2 chocolate pieces once or twice daily.

Ex-lax Regular Strength:

For adults and children 12 years of age and older, take 2 pills once or twice daily.

Ex-lax Regular Maximum Strength:

For adults and children 12 years of age and older, take 2 pills once or twice daily.

Pediatric Use

Ex-lax Regular Strength Chocolate:

For children 6 to under 12 years of age and older, chew 1 chocolate piece once or twice daily.

For children under 6 years of age, ask a doctor before using Ex-Lax.

Ex-lax Regular Strength:

For children 6 to under 12 years of age and older, take 1 tablet once or twice daily.

For children under 6 years of age, ask a doctor before using Ex-Lax.

Ex-lax Regular Maximum Strength:

For adults and children 12 years of age and older, take 1 tablet once or twice daily.

For children under 6 years of age, ask a doctor before using Ex-Lax.

Other Information About Ex-Lax

  • Store at room temperature between 20°-25°C (68°-77°F).
  • Protect from excessive humidity.
  • Each pill has calcium 50 mg and is sodium free.