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Genuine Phillips' Laxative Caplets

product on market Other (e.g. tea bag) Bayer Phillips' Safety: 60/100
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  • Magnesium: 500mg is 1.4× the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (350mg)
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What the Evidence Says

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Magnesium acts as an osmotic laxative to promote bowel movements, with strong clinical evidence supporting its efficacy. However, the safety score indicates potential concerns, as excessive intake may cause electrolyte imbalances or gastrointestinal distress in certain individuals.

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Safety Alerts

Magnesium: 500mg is 1.4× the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (350mg)

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This product received a low safety score because it contains more magnesium than the recommended daily upper limit for adults.

Label

Product Label

Label for Genuine Phillips' Laxative Caplets
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Details

Label Data

1 Caplet(s)
Serving Size
Mineral
Product Type
100%
Evidence Coverage
Ingredients

Supplement Facts — Evidence Check

500 mg (125% DV)
Exceeds UL by 1.4× (UL: 350 mg) 316 studies (A:8, B:159)

Other Ingredients

Magnesium Oxide Microcrystalline Cellulose Croscarmellose Sodium pregelatinized Starch Stearic Acid Polyvinyl Alcohol Titanium Dioxide Polyethylene Glycol Talc Silicon Dioxide
Claims

Label Claims — Verification

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Product Information

Directions for Use

Directions: For adults and children 12 years and older. Take 2 to 4 caplets daily, preferably all at bedtime, or individually throughout the day. Caplet(s) should be taken with a full glass (8 oz.) of liquid. Do not exceed the recommended daily amount. Children under 12 , ask a doctor before use.

Warnings & Precautions

Do not use this product if printed safety seal bearing "Bayer HealthCare" under cap is torn or missing.

Do not exceed the recommended daily amount.

Children under 12, ask a doctor before use. Warnings: Keep out of reach of children.

If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Ask a doctor before use if you have kidney disease, stomach pain, nausea or vomiting, or a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over 14 days.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking a prescription drug. This product may interact with certain prescription drugs.

Stop use and talk to your doctor if you need to use a laxative for more than one week, or have rectal bleeding or no bowel movement after using this product. These could be signs of a serious condition.

Formulation Notes

Stimulant free

Additional Information

Cramp free

Comfortable relief of occasional constipation Convenient & easy to swallow

Questions or comments? Please call 1-800-986-0369 (Mon-Fri 9AM - 5PM EST) Made in the USA of US & international materials

Store at room temperature.

Metadata

Product Details

DSLD Entry Date2018-06-25
Product TypeMineral
FormOther (e.g. tea bag)
BrandBayer Phillips'
DSLD ID178419
Data Updated2026-04-11
Research

Research Evidence

849
Research Sources
56
Avg Quality
450
Meta Analysis
152
Rct
137
Systematic Review
73
Clinical Trial
11
Regulatory Source
7
Other
7
Guideline
3
Openfda Safety
2
Cochrane Review
2
Observational
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A Calcium supplementation (other than for preventing or treating hypertension) for improving pregnancy and infant outcomes
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A Vitamin and mineral supplementation for maintaining cognitive function in cognitively healthy people in mid and late life
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A Calcium supplementation during pregnancy for preventing hypertensive disorders and related problems
Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2025 PubMed DOI
A Dietary calcium supplementation for preventing colorectal cancer and adenomatous polyps
Systematic Review The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2008 PubMed DOI
A Calcium and vitamin D for increasing bone mineral density in premenopausal women
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A Dietary sodium, sodium-to-potassium ratio, and risk of stroke: A systematic review and nonlinear dose-response meta-analysis
Meta Analysis Clinical nutrition (Edinburgh, Scotland) 2019 PubMed DOI
A The association between circulating magnesium and clinically relevant outcomes in patients with chronic kidney disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Meta Analysis Clinical nutrition (Edinburgh, Scotland) 2021 PubMed DOI
A Calcium channel blockers versus other classes of drugs for hypertension
Systematic Review The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2021 PubMed DOI
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