CVS Health Childrens Saline Laxative

CVS Health Childrens Saline Laxative is an FDA-registered drug product whose active ingredient is MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE. It is labelled by CVS PHARMACY,INC. taken by oral and marketed as a human otc drug product. Identifiers on file: NDC 69842-912, application M007, label effective 20260814. It is one of 39 FDA drug label records sharing the active ingredient MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE. This page reproduces the FDA-approved label text so you can check what a product is, who makes it and how it is supplied before discussing it with a pharmacist or prescriber.

Across FDA labelling, products containing MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE are most often described in connection with: relief occasional, product usually, produces bowel, movement hours. Wording differs between labels, and the full indications section on this page takes precedence when it is present.

Uses ▪ for relief of occasional constipation ▪ this product usually produces bowel movement in 1/2 to 6 hours

Directions Use dosage chart for proper dosing. Doses may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses. Drink a full glass (8 ounces) of liquid with each dose. Age Starting dose Maximum dose per day children 6 to under 12 years 3-6 tablets 6 tablets children 2 to under 6 years 1-3 tablets 3 tablets children under 2 years ask a doctor

Warnings Ask a doctor before using any laxative if child has ▪ kidney disease ▪ a magnesium-restricted diet ▪ abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting ▪ a sudden change in bowel habits lasting more than 2 weeks ▪ already used a laxative for more than 1 week Stop use and consult a doctor if your child has ▪ has rectal bleeding ▪ does not have a bowel movement within 6 hours of taking this product These symptoms may indicate a serious condition. Keep out of reach of children In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away at 1-800-222-1222.

FDA lists 39 drug label records with MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE as the active ingredient. The most common dosage forms and the manufacturers with the most records are summarised below; strengths, pack sizes and inactive ingredients can still differ between apparently similar products.

What is CVS Health Childrens Saline Laxative used for?
Uses ▪ for relief of occasional constipation ▪ this product usually produces bowel movement in 1/2 to 6 hours

Who makes CVS Health Childrens Saline Laxative?
CVS PHARMACY,INC. is the labeler of record for CVS Health Childrens Saline Laxative. 39 FDA label records share the active ingredient MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE, so generic and branded versions may come from different companies; the manufacturer named on your pack is the one that matters for any enquiry.

What form does CVS Health Childrens Saline Laxative come in?
administered by oral. Strengths and pack sizes vary by label, so compare the NDC on your pack with the identifier listed on this page.

Is CVS Health Childrens Saline Laxative prescription or over-the-counter?
The FDA label for this product is recorded as human otc drug. Marketing status can differ between strengths and countries, so check the dispensing rules where you live.

Are there other products containing MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE?
Yes. 39 FDA drug label records list MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE as the active ingredient. Products with the same active ingredient can usually be substituted only when a prescriber or pharmacist confirms it is appropriate.

Has CVS Health Childrens Saline Laxative been recalled?
No FDA recall record in our database matches this product name or manufacturer. Recall data is updated periodically, so a very recent notice may not appear here yet.

Where does this information come from?
All content is reproduced from FDA Structured Product Labelling data via openFDA. It is provided for identification and reference only and is not medical advice.