Laxative Px

Laxative Px supports the body’s natural elimination process with herbs and nutrients which stimulate peristalsis. It supports the gut-brain axis by providing nutrients and compounds which are necessary for the production of key neurotransmitters which coordinate gastrointestinal motility.

Medicinal Ingredients (per capsule) 

Cascara Sagrada Aged Bark (Frangula purshiana) - 225 mg
Amla Fruit (Phyllanthus emblica) - 58.3 mg
Bibhitaki Fruit (Terminalia bellirica) - 58.3 mg
Haritaki Fruit (Terminalia chebula) - 58.3 mg
Licorice Root (Glycyrrhiza glabra) - 75 mg
Lemon Balm Herb Top (Melissa officinalis) - 75 mg
L-5-Hydroxytryptophan (Griffonia simplicifolia seed) - 50 mg

Non-Medicinal Ingredients 

Hypromellose (vegi-capsules).

Suggested Use 

Adults take 2 caps daily at bedtime or as directed by a health care practitioner. Take a few hours before or after taking other medications or health products. Take 2-3 times per week. Allow at least 6 to 12 hours for laxative effect to occur. If results are not observed, frequency may be increased to daily use. If seal around cap is broken or missing, do not use.

Caution

Discontinue use or reduce dosage in the event of diarrhea or watery stool. Do not exceed recommended amount. High doses of 5-HTP is contraindicated with SSRIs and MAO inhibitors.

Risk Information

Consult a health care practitioner for use beyond 7 days or if symptoms persist or worsen. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you have a kidney disorder, a liver disorder, a peptic ulcer, fecal impaction or symptoms such as abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting or fever or if you are taking cardiac medications such as cardiac glycosides or antiarrhythmic medications. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are taking thiazide diuretics, corticosteroids, licorice root or other medications or health products which may aggravate electrolyte imbalance. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are taking carbidopa or drugs/supplements with serotonergic activity. These may include, but are not limited to, L-tryptophan, 5- adenosylmethionine (SAMe), St. John's Wort, antidepressants, pain killers, over the counter cough and cold medication containing dextromethorphan, anti-nausea medication and anti-migraine medication. Laxative effect may occur, in which case, discontinue use. Hypersensitivity is known to occur, in which case, discontinue use. Discontinue use and consult a health care practitioner if you show signs of weakness, oral ulcers, or abdominal pain accompanied by severe muscle pain or if you experience skin changes. Reduce dose or discontinue use if you experience abdominal pain, cramps, spasms and/or diarrhea. Some people may experience drowsiness. Exercise caution if operating heavy machinery, driving a motor vehicle or involved in activities requiring mental alertness. Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight, ultraviolet light (UV) or UV therapy. Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, if you have abnormal constrictions of the gastrointestinal tract, potential or existing intestinal blockage, atonic bowel, appendicitis, scleroderma, inflammatory colon disease such as Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, abdominal pain of unknown origin, undiagnosed rectal bleeding, severe dehydration with depleted water or electrolytes or diarrhea, or if you are taking thiazide diuretics, cardiac glycosides, corticosteroids, stimulant laxatives or other medications which may aggravate electrolyte imbalance. Do not use if you have hypokalemia, high blood pressure, or a kidney or cardiovascular disorder. Consumption with alcohol, other medications or health products with sedative properties is not recommended.