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Laxative Cleanse

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96/100

This product looks safe

  • Magnesium Sulfate: 400mg is 1.1× the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (350mg)
  • 30% of ingredients have research evidence
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What the Evidence Says

AI-generated · Qwen 3.6 · methodology

Senna and magnesium sulfate are supported by strong evidence for their use as stimulant and osmotic laxatives to treat constipation. Vitamin C and magnesium provide general nutritional support, though their role in this specific cleanse is secondary. Overall evidence coverage for this specific formulation is limited.

AI-generated summary based on research evidence. Not medical advice.

Alerts

Safety Alerts

Magnesium Sulfate: 400mg is 1.1× the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (350mg)

Label

Product Label

Label for Laxative Cleanse
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Label Data

4 Veg Capsule(s)
Serving Size
25
Servings
Botanical with Nutrients
Product Type
30%
Evidence Coverage
Ingredients

Supplement Facts — Evidence Check

Total Carbohydrates
1 Gram(s) (1% DV)
Vitamin C
5 mg (8% DV)
60 mg (15% DV)
Within RDA (0.1× RDA) 316 studies (A:8, B:159)
410 mg
Market median: 142.5mg (70 products)
Exceeds UL by 1.1× (UL: 350 mg) 316 studies (A:8, B:159)
Cascara Sagrada
350 mg
Ojibwa extract
200 mg
Apple Pectin
100 mg
Marshmallow
60 mg
60 mg
Market median: 250.0mg (337 products) 127 studies (A:1, B:41)

Other Ingredients

Cellulose Silica
Claims

Label Claims — Verification

Unverified Nutrient
Unverified All Other
Unverified Structure/Function
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Product Information

Directions for Use

Suggested Usage: Take 4 capsules daily as needed.

Warnings & Precautions

NOTICE: This product contains senna, cascara sagrada and rhubarb root. Read and follow directions carefully. Do not use if you have or develop diarrhea, loose stools, or abdominal pain because senna, cascara sagrada and rhubarb root may worsen these conditions and be harmful to your health. .

Consult your physician if you have frequent diarrhea or if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.

Keep out of reach of children.

Not manufactured with wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.

Do Not Eat Freshness Packet. Keep in Bottle.

Do not exceed recommended dose. For short-term use only; do not use for more than 1-2 weeks.

Formulation Notes

Vegetarian/Vegan

Not manufactured with wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients.

NOW(R) Laxative Cleanse combines the colon irrigating effects of Magnesium Sulfate with bowel stimulating action of traditional herbs to promote rapid and comfortable elimination.*

NOTICE: This product contains senna, cascara sagrada and rhubarb root.

Additional Information

For adults only.

CAPSULE SIZE

CODE 2480 V3

Herbal Laxative Formula*

~ Relief for Occasional Constipation* ~ Promotes Regularity*

Botanicals/Herbs Family owned since 1968.

Natural color variation may occur in this product.

GMP QUALITY ASSURED

This formula works to gently support the body’s cleansing processes and aids in relieving occasional irregularity.*

Metadata

Product Details

UPC / SKU7 33739 02480 0
DSLD Entry Date2015-04-24
Product TypeBotanical with Nutrients
FormCapsule
BrandNOW
DSLD ID44615
Data Updated2026-04-11
Research

Research Evidence

371
Research Sources
54
Avg Quality
148
Meta Analysis
82
Systematic Review
71
Rct
62
Clinical Trial
2
Regulatory Source
1
Cochrane Review
1
Narrative Review
1
Other
1
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