Label: ORAL SALINE LAXATIVE- dibasic sodium phosphate, monobasic sodium phosphate liquid

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: OTC monograph not final

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Updated December 17, 2013

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  • Active ingredient (in each tablespoon)

    Dibasic sodium phosphate .9 g

    Monobasic sodium phosphate 2.4 g

  • Purpose

    Saline laxative

  • Use

    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 functions, decreased intervascular volume, dehydration, uncorrected electrolyte abnormalities
    in children under 5 years of age
    for bowel cleansing

    Ask a doctor before use if you have

    abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting
    kidney disease
    heart problems
    a sudden change in bowel habits lasting more than 2 weeks
    already used a laxative for more than a week
    a dehydration condition

    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 prescription or non-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 early symptoms of dehydration including feeling thirsty, dizziness, urinating less often than normal, vomiting.
     
    These symptoms may indicate 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 immediately.

  • Directions

    use as a laxative for relief of occasional constipation
    dilute dose in the table below with one glass (8 fl. oz.) cool water. Drink, then follow with at least one additional glass (8 fl. oz.) cool water. There is significant loss of liquid when using this product. To prevent dehydration drink plenty of clear liquid after use.
    Do not use for bowel cleansing.
    Do not take more unless directed by a doctor. See Warning. There are three Teaspoons in one Tablespoon.

    Ages (Years)

    Dosage

    Maximum Dose

    12 & Older

    3 Teaspoons

    6 or 9 Teaspoons*

    10 & 11

    3 Teaspoons*

    3 Teaspoons*

    5 to 9

    1 1/2 Teaspoons*

    1 1/2 Teaspoons*

    under 5

    Do Not Use

    Do Not Use

     
    *SINGLE DAILY DOSAGE. DO NOT TAKE MORE OF THIS PRODUCT IN A 24-HOUR PERIOD
  • Other information

    Each Teaspoon contains: sodium 556 mg
    Saline laxatives increase retention of water in the intestine, 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 room temperature

    TAMPER EVIDENT: Mouth of bottle sealed for your safety. If foil seal is missing or broken, do not use.

  • Inactive ingredients

    Ginger Lime flavor, glycerin, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium benzoate

  • Questions

    1-800-633-5463

  • Package/Label Principal Display Panel

    Walgreens Phosphate Oral Saline Laxative principal display panel

    NDC 0363-0126-12

    Well at Walgreens

    SUGAR FREE

    SINGLE DOSE

    Oral Saline Laxative

    Phosphate

    For relief of occasional constipation

    Sugare Free

    1.5 fl oz (45 mL)

    GINGER LIME FLAVOR

  • Drug Facts 1

    Walgreens Oral Saline Drug Facts 1
  • Drug Facts 2

    Walgreens Oral Saline Drug Facts 2
  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    ORAL SALINE LAXATIVE 
    dibasic sodium phosphate, monobasic sodium phosphate liquid
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:0363-0126
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    SODIUM PHOSPHATE, DIBASIC (UNII: GR686LBA74) (PHOSPHATE ION - UNII:NK08V8K8HR) SODIUM PHOSPHATE, DIBASIC.9 g  in 15 mL
    SODIUM PHOSPHATE, MONOBASIC (UNII: 3980JIH2SW) (PHOSPHATE ION - UNII:NK08V8K8HR) SODIUM PHOSPHATE, MONOBASIC2.4 g  in 15 mL
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    SACCHARIN SODIUM (UNII: SB8ZUX40TY)  
    SODIUM BENZOATE (UNII: OJ245FE5EU)  
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:0363-0126-121 in 1 CARTON
    145 mL in 1 BOTTLE
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph not finalpart33410/05/2012
    Labeler - Walgreen Co (008965063)