Label: ORAL SALINE LAXATIVE CHERRY- 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 November 5, 2012

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  • Active ingredient (in each tablespoon)

    Dibasic sodium phosphate 2.7 g

    Monobasic sodium phosphate 7.2 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)DosageMaximum Dose
      12 & Older3 Teaspoons6 or 9 Teaspoons*
      10 & 113 Teaspoons*3 Teaspoons*
      5 to 91 1/2 Teaspoons*1 1/2 Teaspoons*
      under 5Do Not UseDo 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

    Cherry flavor, glycerin, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium benzoate

  • Questions

    1-800-633-5463

  • Package/Label Principal Display Panel

    Sunmark Oral Saline Laxative Cherry Flavor Principal Display Panel

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    NDC 49348-110-12

    ORAL SALINE LAXATIVE

    Sugar Free

    For relief of occasional constipation

    Single dose container

    CHERRY FLAVOR

    1.5 FL OZ (45 mL)

  • Package Drug Facts 1

    Sunmark Oral Saline Laxative Cherry Flavor Drug Facts
  • Package Drug Facts 2

    Sunmark Oral Saline Laxative Cherry Flavor Drug Facts Continued
  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    ORAL SALINE LAXATIVE  CHERRY
    dibasic sodium phosphate, monobasic sodium phosphate liquid
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:49348-110
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    SODIUM PHOSPHATE, DIBASIC (UNII: GR686LBA74) (PHOSPHATE ION - UNII:NK08V8K8HR) SODIUM PHOSPHATE, DIBASIC2.7 g  in 15 mL
    SODIUM PHOSPHATE, MONOBASIC (UNII: 3980JIH2SW) (PHOSPHATE ION - UNII:NK08V8K8HR) SODIUM PHOSPHATE, MONOBASIC7.2 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:49348-110-121 in 1 CARTON
    145 mL in 1 BOTTLE
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph not finalpart33408/31/2012
    Labeler - McKesson Corporation (177667227)