EX-LAX Pills Extra Strength
Natural health product licensed in Canada
- Other names
- Ex-Lax Extra Strength
- Licence holder
- Haleon Canada ULC
- NPN or DIN-HM
- 02237524
- Status
- Active licence
- Licence date
- 5 February 2008
- Revision date
- 7 May 2025
- Form
- Comprimé
- Route of administration
- Orale
- Application type
- DIN de transition
If this product were sold in France
No point flagged by the rules we apply.
A daily quantity is calculated only for an explicit adult oral dosage, stated per day and in a solid unit matching the product form. Ambiguous units, liquids, powders and paediatric doses are not extrapolated. A quantity not calculated is not compared with dose limits. This analysis does not constitute authorisation for sale in France or an assessment of safety or efficacy.
Composition
| Medicinal ingredient and source | Per dosage unit, according to the source | Maximum per day, adult |
|---|---|---|
| Sennosides Source : Cassia Angustifolia | 25 mg | Not calculated |
Non-medicinal ingredients
Dioxyde de titane, Stéarate de magnésium, (p)-hydroxybenzoate de propyle, Shellac, Poly(alcool vinylique), acacia, Cire de Carnauba, (p)-hydroxybenzoate de méthyle, Povidone, Oxydes de fer, sulfate sodique de lauryle, Poly(éthylène glycol), Benzoate de sodium, Amidon de maïs modifié, Phosphate de calcium, dibasique, dihydraté, Saccharose, Cellulose microcristalline, Laque d'aluminium bleu FD&C n° 1, propylèneglycol, Talc, Carbonate de calcium, Dioxyde de silicium
Recommended doses in Canada
| Population | Age | Quantity per serving | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adultes | Not specified | minimum: 1 Comprimé ; maximum: 2 Comprimé | minimum: 1 Tous les jours ; maximum: 2 Tous les jours |
Uses authorised in Canada
Relief of occasional constipation.
A use authorised in Canada is not an authorised health claim in the European Union. See the health claims register.
Warnings in Canada
- Précautions et mises en garde
Do not use daily for more than 1 week without consulting your health care practitioner, as overuse or extended use may cause dependence for bowel function. Ask a health care practitioner before use if you have kidney disorder or fecal impaction - you are taking cardiac medications such as cardiac glycosides or antiarrhythmic medications, thiazide diuretics, corticosteroids, licorice root or other medications or health products which may aggravate electrolyte imbalance. When using this product consult a health care practitioner if symptoms persist or worsen. Stop use and ask a health care practitioner if you experience abdominal pain, cramps, spasms and/or diarrhea. Keep out of reach of children.
Source
Official Health Canada record, licence 02237524
Licensed Natural Health Products Database (LNHPD), Health Canada: licensed products, ingredients, doses, uses and risks, retrieved 27 October 2026.
Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada (Health Canada, LNHPD)
Licence du gouvernement ouvert – Canada 2.0 (OGL-Canada 2.0)
The formula sold in Europe under the same name may differ. This information does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist.
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