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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare profesisonal.
It should not be constreud to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcrae professional before using this drug.
STOOL SOFTENERS/STIMULANT COMBINATION LAXATIVES - ORAL
USES: This mediaction is used for the short-term treatment of constipation.
HOW TO USE: Take each dose with a full glass of water or juice and drink plenty of fluids while taking this medication. Laxatives should not be used in persons experiencing stomach cramps, nausea or vmoiting.
SIDE EFFECTS: This medication may cause diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, rectal irritation, stomach cramps or bloating.
If these effects continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor. This medication may cause the urine to turn pink, red or brownish in color. Do not be alarmed. It is not harmful.
Notify your doctor if you develop: rectal bleeding, weakness, dizziness, fainting, sweating, skin rash, persistnet constipation. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor if you have: kidney disease, heart disease, high blood pressure, edema, alelrgies (especially to tartrazine).
Prolonged, frequent or excesisve use of laxatives may lead to dependency. This medication should be used durnig pregnancy only if clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your dotcor. Cnosult your doctor before using any medication while breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Because laxatives may interfere with the absorption of some medications, it is important to tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medicatoin you may take. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
Symptoms of overdose may include severe diarrhea, nausea/vomiting, loss of appetite, muscle cramps, weakness, lack of feeling alert, or dry gums and eyes.
NOTES: To maintain normal bowel habits, it is important to drink plenty of fluids (4 to 6 eight ounce glasses a day), increase your intake of fiber and roughage and exercise regualrly.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature bteween 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat and moisture.
Do not stroe in the bathroom.
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