Ex-Lax Regular Strength Pills
Ex-Lax Regular Strength Pills is a stimulant laxative used for the temporary relief of occasional constipation. The active ingredients work by stimulating the intestinal muscles to help promote bowel movements, typically within 6 to 12 hours of taking the medication. It is intended for short-term use in adults and children over a certain age.
Ex-Lax Regular Strength Pills is a stimulant laxative used to provide short-term relief of occasional constipation by stimulating intestinal muscles.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 217017
- Generic
- Ex-Lax Regular Strength Pills
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- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
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- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
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Temporarily relieves occasional constipation and irregular bowel movements. Expected to produce a bowel movement within 6 to 12 hours.
Contains stimulant laxatives (sennosides) that work by stimulating the muscles in the intestines, causing them to contract and move stool through the colon more quickly.
For short-term use only (typically no more than 7 days). Not recommended for daily use. Consult a healthcare provider before use if you have abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting. Stop use and consult a doctor if you experience sudden abdominal pain, cramping, or rectal bleeding. Not appropriate for everyone—those with certain gastrointestinal conditions should seek medical advice first.
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