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Ex-lax is a laxative which is a kind of gastroenterology drug.

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this

39 year experience in Internal Medicine

Drug Class

Laxative

Generic Drug

Phenolphthalein

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How quickly does ex-lax work?

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Are Ex-Lax and dulco lax the same?

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Is it possible to overdose on ex-lax?

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A 37-year old asked:

How long does it take for ex-lax to work for bm?

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A 30-year old asked:

Can I use expired ex-lax ultra pills or get new ones?

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A 33-year old asked:

I took too much Ex-Lax chocolate by accident, what to do?

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A 73-year old male asked:

How many days should you wait in between doses of ex lax?

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A 37-year old asked:

Accidently took too much Ex-Lax chocolate. Will i regret this later?

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A 31-year old asked:

How long does Ex-Lax take to kick in? Is it going to make me have to go all day?

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A 23-year old male asked:

I took ex-lax three hours ago but still can't go. The box says six hour. But it usually hits me within minutes. Why can I still not go? Feel the urge

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A 40-year old asked:

How long does it take for ex-lax to move bowels?

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A 33-year old male asked:

What is the definition or description of: Ex lax overdose?

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A 33-year old asked:

Ex-lax or Dulcolax stronger?

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A 45-year old asked:

Is Ex-Lax stronger than bisacodyl 5mg?

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A 24-year old female asked:

I was constipated last week for 4 days and I am always regular, go every morning. So I took ex lax and went. Now it's been another 4 days without a bm?

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A 20-year old female asked:

Ex lax cause miscarriage?

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A 46-year old asked:

What is the treatment for ex-lax overdose?

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A 43-year old asked:

What are some side-effects of extended use of laxatives such as ex-lax?

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A 26-year old male asked:

Best way to help constipation from suboxone. A long term solution vs short term relief like ex lax?

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A 23-year old male asked:

If i took Ex-Lax for constipation, but then got reflux soon after(i ate immediately before taking the ex lax) will that make the Ex-Lax not work?

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A 20-year old female asked:

Ex lax first trimester cause miscarriage?

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A 41-year old female asked:

Can i take wellbutrin, (bupropion) ex-lax and klonopin together?

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A 22-year old female asked:

Hi,So I took 3 pieces of chocolate ex lax thinking it was normal chocolate and I am not constipated.Will it give me diarrhea?And how long will it take

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A female asked:

Is there something wrong with your gallbladder when your side and stomache hurts real bad and feels hard. I took Ex-Lax thinking i had constipation this has gone on for 4 days

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A 89-year old male asked:

Is it safe to take ex.lax with metoprolol and amlodipine?

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A 21-year old female asked:

I have not had a bm in 12 days i took ex lax dulcolax enemas and citrate and nothing what should i do its been 4.5 hours since i took a whole bottle of citrate ?

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A 23-year old male asked:

Is it normal for my poop to be liquid after taking ex lax?

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A 24-year old female asked:

I'm 30 weeks pregnant and I took 2 ex lax. Would this harm my baby?

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A 38-year old asked:

I swallowed my false tooth and it's hard plastic. I went to the doctor, have taken ex-lax. Any other problems?

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A 23-year old male asked:

If i took Ex-Lax after being constipated, is it normal to still feel like i "have to go" even after i just took a huge poop?

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