Dulcolax Chewy Fruit Bites Cherry Berry Magnesium Hydroxide 600 mg Tablet, Chewable, 30-count — NDC 41167-0257-0 (Billing 41167-0257-00)
This is a package of 30 tablets of Dulcolax Chewy Fruit Bites Cherry Berry Magnesium Hydroxide 600 mg Tablet, Chewable from Chattem, Inc., marketed since Jun 2022 and currently FDA-listed. It is the main listing for this product, which comes in 2 package sizes.
Identity & classification
Regulatory identifiers FDA, NLM and CMS codes for this package
- RxCUI (RxNorm): 2602839
Where does this data come from?
- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 1, 2026
- FDA label on DailyMed · label index refreshed Oct 1, 2026
- RxNorm (NLM RxNav) · catalog refreshed Oct 1, 2026
- Medi-Span GPI (licensed)
- First Databank (licensed) · refreshed Oct 1, 2026
RxNorm drug class
This medicine belongs to the Magnesium compounds class.
Where does this data come from?
- RxClass (NLM) · catalog refreshed Oct 1, 2026
Clinical
Magnesium hydroxide is used to treat occasional constipation in children and adults on a short-term basis. Magnesium hydroxide is in a class of medications called saline laxatives. It works by causing water to be retained with the stool. This increases the number of bowel movements and softens the stool so it is easier to pass.
Read the full MedlinePlus article ↗- It depends on the product you pick up. Most magnesium hydroxide products — like Dulcolax liquid, Colace Fast-Acting Saline Laxative, MiraFAST soft chews, and many Milk of Magnesia...
- What is magnesium hydroxide actually used for?
- Yes, a few things matter here. If you're taking a liquid or suspension, shake it well before every use. Whatever form you take, follow it with a full 8-ounce glass of water or anot...
- How should I take it — does it matter when or how I drink it?
Patient education
Supplement & herbal interactions
Some supplements/herbs that may interact with Magnesium Hydroxide (OTC drug) — tap one for details:
Magnesium Hydroxide (OTC drug) may be associated with lower levels of 3 nutrients — worth a chat with your pharmacist, not a cause for alarm.
Where does this data come from?
- MedlinePlus (NLM) · refreshed Oct 1, 2026
- FDA label on DailyMed · label index refreshed Oct 1, 2026
Ask a licensed pharmacist directly — free, answered by our team.
Pricing
A drug doesn't have one price. Each row is a different public payment system, and none is what you'd pay at the counter — that depends on your insurance. The ⓘ on each row explains what it measures.
| Price system | Per each | Per package |
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| Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly | Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs. | |
| Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo | No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data. | |
| Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly | No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data. | |
Where does this data come from?
- CMS NADAC weekly file
- CMS ASP pricing files · refreshed Sep 20, 2026
- CMS Medicaid State Drug Utilization Data · refreshed Oct 3, 2026
- CMS Part D plan pricing files · refreshed Sep 24, 2026
- VA National Acquisition Center price file
Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Marketing end | Status |
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| 41167-0257-00 You're viewing this Main listing | 30 TABLET, CHEWABLE in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC | 2022-06-06 | — | Active |
| 41167-0257-01 41167-0257-1 | 12 TABLET, CHEWABLE in 1 BAG | 2022-06-06 | — | Discontinued by firm |
You're viewing the largest of 2 pack sizes for this product.
Pack size FAQ
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How does this package differ from NDC 41167-0257-01?
What NDC number is used to bill for this package of Dulcolax Chewy Fruit Bites Cherry Berry Magnesium Hydroxide 600 mg Tablet, Chewable?
Therapeutic equivalents
| Product | Labeler | Pack | NADAC/unit | TE | Status | Price vs. this |
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| Dulcolax Chewy Bites Assorted Fruits 600 mg 41167-0256-00 | Chattem, | 30 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Dulcolax Chewy Fruit Bites Cherry Berry 600 mgthis 41167-0257-00 | Chattem, | 30 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
Where does this data come from?
- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 1, 2026
- FDA Orange Book · refreshed Oct 3, 2026
- CMS NADAC weekly file
Availability & generic status
We did not find an FDA-approved generic match for this exact strength, form and route.
Where does this data come from?
- FDA Orange Book · refreshed Oct 3, 2026
What it looks like
Where does this data come from?
- FDA label on DailyMed · label index refreshed Oct 1, 2026
Inactive Ingredients / Excipients
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Acacia is a natural gum derived from acacia tree sap. It serves as a binder, thickener, and emulsifier to help hold ingredients together, improve texture, and stabilize the medicine.
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A liquid solvent derived from fermentation or chemical synthesis. In medicines, alcohol dissolves active ingredients, helps preserve the product, and improves how the body absorbs certain drugs.
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Ammonia is a colorless gas made from nitrogen and hydrogen. It's used in medicines as a pH buffer to maintain the correct acidity level and help keep the product stable.
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Butyl alcohol is a clear liquid organic solvent derived from petroleum or natural sources. In medicines, it helps dissolve active ingredients and serves as a solvent in liquid formulations and some topical products.
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Carminic acid is a red-to-purple dye extracted from cochineal insects. It's used in medicines as a colorant to give tablets, capsules, or liquids their red or pink appearance.
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A natural wax derived from a Brazilian palm tree, used as a coating and polish on tablets and capsules. It creates a smooth, shiny finish that protects the medicine and improves appearance.
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A thick, sweet liquid made from corn starch. It acts as a sweetener, thickener, and binder in medicines, helping create the right texture and taste while holding ingredients together.
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Ethyl acetate is a clear, colorless liquid solvent derived from acetic acid and ethanol. In medicines, it dissolves active ingredients, carries them into the product formulation, and helps control how quickly the drug releases and works in your body.
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FD&C Blue No. 1 is a synthetic blue dye approved for use in foods and medicines. It serves as a colorant to give the medication its distinctive appearance and help with product identification.
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A synthetic red dye used to color medications and make them easier to identify. It serves as a colorant in tablets, capsules, and liquid formulations.
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FD&C Yellow No. 5 is a synthetic yellow colorant approved by the FDA. It is added to medicines to make pills, tablets, or liquids visually distinct and easier to identify.
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FD&C Yellow No. 5 Aluminum Lake is a bright yellow colorant made by combining a synthetic dye with aluminum and other salts. It colors tablets and capsules to help identify the medication and make it visually distinctive.
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A synthetic yellow dye used to color medications. It helps identify the drug and make it visually distinctive, with no effect on how the medicine works.
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A plant-based oil from coconut that has been chemically treated to solidify it. It acts as a binder and filler to help hold tablet ingredients together and give the pill its shape and firmness.
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A natural fatty substance from soybeans that helps mix oil and water-based ingredients together. It acts as an emulsifier and lubricant in medicines to improve texture and help the product break down properly in your body.
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A starch-derived carbohydrate produced by breaking down corn, potato, or tapioca starch. It functions as a filler and binder to give the medicine bulk and texture, and sometimes as a mild sweetener or texture enhancer in powders and tablets.
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Methylparaben is a preservative derived from benzoic acid that prevents growth of bacteria, fungi, and mold in medicines. It extends the product's shelf life and maintains safety during storage.
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Propylene glycol is a clear liquid derived from petroleum or vegetable sources. It acts as a solvent, humectant, and preservative in medicines, helping dissolve active ingredients and maintain product stability.
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Shellac is a natural resin secreted by the lac beetle. It's used as a coating on tablets and capsules to control how quickly the medicine dissolves and to improve appearance and stability.
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Sodium benzoate is a salt derived from benzoic acid, a preservative. It's added to medicines to prevent growth of bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms that could spoil the product.
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Sorbitol is a natural sugar alcohol derived from glucose. It serves as a sweetener, humectant, and bulking agent in medications to improve taste and help maintain moisture in the product.
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A natural sugar derived from sugar cane or sugar beets. It's used as a sweetener, filler, and binder to improve taste, add bulk, and help hold tablet or capsule ingredients together.
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Manufacturer & labeler
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- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 1, 2026
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FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
Use ● for relief of occasional constipation (irregularity) ● this product generally produces bowel movement in ½ to 6 hours
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
Directions ● drink a full glass (8 oz) of liquid with each dose ● dose may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses ● do not exceed the maximum recommended daily dose in a 24-hour period adults and children 12 years and over 4 chews (Up to 8 chews) children 6 to under 12 years 2 chews (Up to 4 chews) children under 6 years ask a doctor
⚠️ Warnings ▾
Warnings Ask a doctor before use if you have ● kidney disease ● a magnesium-restricted diet ● stomach pain, nausea or vomiting ● noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over 2 weeks Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking a prescription drug. This product may interact with certain prescription drugs. Stop use and ask a doctor if ● you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement after using this product.
These could be signs of a serious condition. ● you need to use a laxative for more than 1 week. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children.
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
Active ingredient (in each chew) Magnesium hydroxide USP 600 mg
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive ingredients ammonium hydroxide, carmine, carnauba wax, corn syrup, ethanol, ethyl acetate, FD&C blue no. 1, FD&C blue no. 2, FD&C red no.
40, FD&C red no. 40 aluminum lake, FD&C yellow no. 5, FD&C yellow no.
5 aluminum lake, FD&C yellow no. 6, gum arabic, hydrogenated coconut oil, isopropanol, lecithin (soy), maltodextrin, methylparaben, natural and artificial flavors, n-butanol, phosphoric acid, propylene glycol, propylparaben, shellac, sodium benzoate, sorbitol, sucrose, titanium dioxide, water, white beeswax
🎯 Purpose ▾
Purpose Saline laxative
📄 Ask a Doctor Before Use If ▾
Ask a doctor before use if you have ● kidney disease ● a magnesium-restricted diet ● stomach pain, nausea or vomiting ● noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over 2 weeks
📄 Ask a Doctor or Pharmacist Before Use If ▾
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking a prescription drug. This product may interact with certain prescription drugs.
📄 Stop Use and Ask a Doctor If ▾
Stop use and ask a doctor if ● you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement after using this product. These could be signs of a serious condition. ● you need to use a laxative for more than 1 week.
🤰 If Pregnant or Breast-Feeding ▾
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
📄 Keep Out of Reach of Children ▾
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
📄 Questions or Comments ▾
Questions? Call 1-866-844-2798 or visit www.Dulcolax.com
📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel ▾
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL Dulcolax Chewy fruit bites LAXATIVE 12 CHEWABLE BITES cherry berry Dulcolax Chewy fruit bites LAXATIVE 12 CHEWABLE BITES cherry berry
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL Dulcolax Chewy fruit bites cherry berry 30 CHEWABLE BITES CRAMP FREE Dulcolax Chewy fruit bites cherry berry 30 CHEWABLE BITES CRAMP FREE
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