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Do not use laxatives: if symptoms of appendicitis are present; more often than recommended; unnecessarily for example, for cold, as tonic, to clean system; because bowel movement is missed 1 or 2 days.
Check with physician if sudden change in bowel habit persists beyond 2 weeks.
Avoid laxative habit: overuse or extended use may cause dependence for bowel function.
Use in children: Laxatives should not be given to young children (up to 6 years) unless prescribed by a physician. Since children are not usually able to describe their symptoms precisely, proper diagnosis should precede the use of laxative. This will avoid the complication of an existing condition (eg, appendicitis) or the appearance of more severe side effects.
Weakness, excessive perspiration, shock, seizures and/or coma may occur in children with the use of rectal solutions due to water intoxication or dilutional hyponatremia.
Use in elderly: Weakness, excessive perspiration, shock, seizures and/or coma may occur in geriatrics with the use of rectal solutions due to water intoxication or dilutional hyponatremia.
