Dulcolax Balance^®

Dulcolax Balance^® increases frequency of bowel movements and softens the stool. Dissolves in any beverage.

Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each dose)                               Purpose
Polyethylene Glycol 3350, 17 g (cap filled to line) .........Laxative

Use
• relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
• generally produces a bowel movement in 1 to 3 days

Warnings
Allergy alert: Do not use if you are allergic to Polyethylene Glycol

Do not use if you have kidney disease, except under the advice and supervision of a doctor

Ask a doctor before use if you have
• nausea, vomiting or abdominal pain
• a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over 2 weeks
• irritable bowel syndrome

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking a prescription drug.

When using this product you may have loose, watery, or more frequent stools

Stop use and ask a doctor if
• you have rectal bleeding or your nausea, bloating, cramping or abdominal pain gets     
  worse. These may be signs of a serious condition.
• you get diarrhea
• you need to use a laxative for longer than 1 week

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a healthcare professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions
• do not take more than directed unless advised by your doctor
• the bottle top is a measuring cap marked to contain 17 grams of powder when filled to    
  the indicated line (white section in cap)
• adults and children 17 years of age and older:
      • fill to top of white section in cap which is marked to indicate the correct dose (17 g)
      • stir and dissolve in any 4 to 8 ounces of beverage (cold, hot or room temperature) then drink
      • use once a day
      • use no more than 7 days
• children 16 years of age or under: ask a doctor

Other information
• store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)
• tamper-evident: do not use if foil seal under cap is missing, open or broken

Inactive ingredients none

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