Leo Desilets Laxative

Used in Herbal Medicine as a stimulant laxative, for the short-term relief of occasional constipation and promotes bowel movement (by direct action on the large intestine).

Recommended dosage: Adults and adolescents 12 years and older: 1-2 capsules 1 time a day. Allow at least 6-12 hours for laxative effect to occur. Take two to three times per week. If results are not observed, the frequency of use may be increased up to once daily. Take a few hours before or after taking other medications or health products. Take a single dose at bedtime. DURATION OF USE: Consult a health care provider for use beyond 7 days.

Cape aloe (Aloe ferox, Leaf) 83 mg
Slippery elm (Ulmus rubra, Stem bark inner) 20 mg

Non-medicinal ingredients: Canola oil, Canadian fir needle oil, gelatin, glycerin, beeswax – white, purified water and activated charcoal

Caution: Consult a health care provider 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 provider prior to use if you have a kidney disorder, or are taking cardiac medications such as cardiac glycosides or anti arrhythmic medications. Consult a health care provider if symptoms persist or worsen. Consult a health care provider prior to use if you have fecal impaction or symptoms such as abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting or fever. Reduce dose or discontinue use if you experience abdominal pain, cramps, spasms and/or diarrhea. Hypersensitivity has been known to occur; in which case, discontinue use. Normal storage conditions (dry, well-ventilated premises at 15-25°C). Do not use if seal is broken or missing.

Contraindications: Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not use if you have abnormal constrictions of the gastrointestinal tract, potential or existing intestinal blockage, atonic bowel, appendicitis, 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.