Dulcolax® Soft Chews is a stimulant-free, natural health product. It contains magnesium hydroxide, which has been used to relief of occasional constipation for decades. It is naturally flavored, gluten-free and gelatin-free.

For adults and children 12 years and older, take 2 to 4 soft chews daily. For children 6 to under 12 years take 1 to 2 soft chews daily. Chews should be taken with a full glass (8 oz) of liquid. Do not exceed the maximum recommended daily amount.

Just like Dulcolax® Liquid, Soft Chews work naturally with the water in your body to provide gentle relief in as little as 30 minutes (works in 30 minutes to 6 hours).

Age group directions: Adults and Children 12 Years of Age and Over: take 2 to 4 chews Children 6 to Under 12 Years of Age: take 1 to 2 chews Children 4 to Under 6 Years of Age: take 1 chew (single dose or in divided doses) Children Under 4 Year of Age: Ask a doctor.

Side effects include: Some degree of abdominal discomfort, nausea, cramps, griping, and/or faintness with therapeutic doses. Diarrhea, GI irritation, and fluid and electrolyte depletion. Gastric irritation and the possibility of vomiting if enteric coating of tablets is disrupted.

Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects. Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: nausea/vomiting/diarrhea that doesn't stop, muscle cramps/weakness, irregular heartbeat, dizziness, fainting, decreased urination, mental/mood changes (such as confusion).

You should not take Dulcolax with or immediately after meals. It must be taken on an empty stomach. It is best to take it 1-2 hours before or after having dinner. You should drink plenty of fluids while taking this medicine.

Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: nausea/vomiting/diarrhea that doesn't stop, muscle cramps/weakness, irregular heartbeat, dizziness, fainting, decreased urination, mental/mood changes (such as confusion). A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare.

You should not take Dulcolax with or immediately after meals. It must be taken on an empty stomach. It is best to take it 1-2 hours before or after having dinner. You should drink plenty of fluids while taking this medicine.

YES. Dulcolax® Soft Chew is classified by Health Canada as a Natural Health product - NPN number 80111334.

You can take Dulcolax® Laxative Tablets at any time except within 1 hour of consuming dairy products (e.g. milk) or antacids. The tablets have a special “enteric coating,” which protects it from the acidic environment of the stomach and ensures it's released in the small intestine, where it's needed.

To allow bulk-forming laxatives to work properly and to prevent intestinal blockage, it is necessary to drink plenty of fluids during their use. Each dose should be taken in or with a full glass (8 ounces) or more of cold water or fruit juice. This will provide enough liquid for the laxative to work properly.