Oral Saline helps me with my bowel movement whenever I don't feel well. It's the first product that my doctor usually recommends whenever I make a visit. I must admit on this one, It really works instantly.
Oral Saline laxatives available in Cherry or Lemon Ginger are medicines you mix with water and take by the mouth to encourage bowel movements to relieve constipation.
Stimulant laxatives, also known as contact laxatives, encourage bowel movements by acting on the intestinal wall. They increase the muscle contractions that move along the stool mass. Stimulant laxatives are a popular type of laxative for self-treatment. Saline laxatives have more limited uses and may be used to provide rapid results:
- during preparation for examination or surgery.
- for elimination of food or drugs from the body in cases of poisoning or overdose.
- for simple constipation that happens on occasion
- this product is manufactured in America
Laxatives are available both over-the-counter (OTC) and with your doctor's prescription.
Importance of Diet
Laxatives should be used sparingly to provide short-term relief only, unless otherwise directed by a doctor. A proper diet containing roughage (whole grain breads and cereals, bran, fruit, and green, leafy vegetables), with 6 to 8 full glasses (8 ounces each) of liquids each day, and daily exercise are most important in maintaining healthy bowel movement.
Oral Saline Laxative
Drug Facts
| Active ingredient | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Dibasic sodium phosphate 1.4g/tablespoon | Saline laxative |
| Monobasic sodium phosphate 6.2g/tablespoon | Saline laxative |
Uses
- for relief of occasional constipation
Warnings
Dosage warning
Taking more than the recommended dose in 24 hours can be harmful
Do not use:
- if you have a previous kidney problem, congestive heart failure, impaired renal function, decreased intervascular volume, dehydration, uncorrected electrolyte abnormalities
- in children under 5 years old
- for bowel cleansing
Ask a doctor before use if you have :
- a abdonimal pain, nausea, or vomiting
- kidney disease
- heart problems
- a sudden change in bowel habits lasting more than 2 weeks
- already use a laxative for more than a week
- dehydration
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are :
- on a sodium restricted diet
- under a doctor's care for any medical condition
- taking any other prescrition or no-prescription medications. Take this product two or more hours before or after other drugs. Laxatives may affect how other drugs work.
Stop use and ask a doctor if you:
- have any rectal bleeding
- do not have a bowel movement within 6 hours
- have any symptoms that your body is losing more fluid than you are drinking
- have symptoms of dehydration including
- thirstiness
- dizziness
- urinating less often than normal
- vomiting
These could be signs of serious medical condition.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222)
Directions
Do not use more unless directed by a doctor
See Warnings
| Children 2 to under 12 years | 1 bottle once daily |
|---|---|
| children under 2 years | do not use |
Other information
- each teaspoon: sodium 549mg
- store at room temperature between 20˚C - 25˚C (68˚F - 77˚F)
- Saline laxatives increase retention of water in the intestines, promoting bowel movements
- this product generally produces a bowel movement in 30 minutes to 6 hours
- this product is sugar free
- do not freeze
- store at 15˚ - 30˚C (59˚- 86˚F)
Inactive ingredients
Cherry flavor, glycerin, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium benzoate
Question or comments?
Call 1-866-323-0107
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