Laxative-3 Blend
by Nature's Way · tablet or pill · 60 vegan tablets
- On the market (NIH)
- UPC 7 63948 08416 6
- DSLD label 212793
- Serving 2 tablets
- 30 servings
Laxative-3 Blend by Nature's Way lists 8 ingredients, 2 with an amount per serving of 2 tablets, such as 722 mg of magnesium and 1.7 g of magnesium hydroxide; 6 sit inside a blend without their own amounts, beside 2 Nutrition Facts rows (calories, fat and the like). Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on January 25, 2020.
What is in Laxative-3 Blend?
Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 2 tablets. The capsule beside an amount places it among every product in the NIH database that lists the same ingredient: the bar is the middle half of their amounts, the line in it the median, the whiskers the 10th and 90th percentiles; the green tick is the FDA Daily Value and the red dashed tick the adult upper limit (IOM).
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV | Among products listing it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrates | 1 g | 1% | 74% of 21,979 products listing carbohydrate give more (median 3 g). |
| Magnesiumas Magnesium HydroxideMagnesium (Form: as Magnesium Hydroxide) | 722 mg | 172% | Higher than over 99% of 14,003 products listing magnesium (median 86 mg). 2.1 times the adult UL a day. |
| Sodium | 5 mg | 1% | 89% of 14,514 products listing sodium give more (median 55 mg). |
| Magnesium Hydroxide | 1.7 g | ||
| Proprietary Mucilage Blend | 433 mg | ||
| Marshmallow Root Extract | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Slippery Elm | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Fenugreek seed extract | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Proprietary Soothing Blend | 100 mg | ||
| Fennel | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Ginger rhizome extract | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Peppermint | in the blend, no amount given |
Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 212793 (entered January 25, 2020), version 9.4.0. See the label on DSLD. Amounts are what the maker printed; DSLD does not test products. Daily Values: the FDA's Daily Value page.
Is that a lot?
The rows in the top or bottom tenth of the products that list the same ingredient, and any above the adult upper limit at the most servings a day the directions give:
- At 1 serving a day, the most its directions give, the label lists 722 mg of magnesium, 2.1 times the adult Tolerable Upper Intake Level.
The NIH database records one serving a day from the label's directions; its % Daily Values are for adults and children 4 or more years of age. The directions as printed are further down this page.
The Tolerable Upper Intake Level is the most of a nutrient per day, from food, water and supplements together, that is likely to pose no risk for almost all adults (Institute of Medicine, 2011). It does not apply under medical supervision. This page compares labels; it is not medical advice.
Sources: amounts from the DSLD label; Daily Values from 21 CFR 101.9(c)(8)(iv); adult upper limits from the Institute of Medicine's DRI summary tables (2011). How positions are computed.
Which products have the closest formulas?
The products whose ingredient lists overlap most with Laxative-3 Blend's, rare ingredients counting for more.
- Simple Cleanse Laxative FormulaEnzymatic Therapy · off the market 9 shared, 89% alike
- Laxative-3 BlendEnzymatic Therapy · off the market 9 shared, 79% alike
- Laxative FormulaIntegrative Therapeutics 9 shared, 79% alike
- Intestinal FormulaCVS Health 8 shared, 69% alike
- Digestive FormulaTrader Joe's 8 shared, 64% alike
- Whole Body Cleanse Laxative FormulaEnzymatic Therapy · off the market 9 shared, 61% alike
Source: ingredient lists of every product's current label in DSLD (version 9.4.0); similarity weights each shared ingredient by how rare it is.
What does the label say about taking it?
Quoted from the label as DSLD transcribed it: the maker's words, including any claim about what the product does, which the FDA has not evaluated and PlainVitamins does not endorse.
- Directions
- Recommendation: Take 2 tablets at bedtime with 8 oz of water. Reduce dosage if you experience abdominal discomfort or diarrhea. If discomfort persists, discontinue use. Do not take more than 2 tablets in a 24-hour period or use the maximum dosage for more than 7 days as frequent or prolonged use may result in dependence.
- Warnings
- Reduce dosage if you experience abdominal discomfort or diarrhea. If discomfort persists, discontinue use. Do not take more than 2 tablets in a 24-hour period or use the maximum dosage for more than 7 days as frequent or prolonged use may result in dependence.
- Warning: Do not use this product if you are pregnant, attempting to become pregnant, or under 12.
- Do not use when abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting are present.
- If you are nursing, have diabetes, a kidney disease, or if you are taking any medications, consult a healthcare professional before use.
- If you notice a sudden change in bowel habits that persist over two weeks, consult a healthcare professional. Rectal bleeding or failure to move bowels after use may indicate a serious condition. If you experience any of these symptoms, discontinue use and consult a healthcare professional.
- This product contains Slippery Elm. Slippery Elm should not be taken together with any medication as it may interfere with their absorption.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Safety sealed with printed inner seal. Do not use if seal is broken or missing.
- Allergens and what it does not contain
- Contains no yeast-derived ingredients, soy, dairy products, or artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives.
Source: label statements in DSLD label 212793.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: Cellulose, Sodium Croscarmellose, Stearic Acid, Hypromellose, Magnesium Stearate, Glycerin, Silica.
Seals and symbols as the label prints them (the maker's; a certifier's own list confirms a seal): Quality Global Sourcing Bottled & Tested In the USA.
How many labels does Laxative-3 Blend have?
One label is on file, entered on January 25, 2020.
- Label 212793 (current) Entered January 25, 2020 · on the market · 60 vegan tablets · UPC 7 63948 08416 6
Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).
Who makes it?
The label names Nature's Way Brands, LLC (previously branded Enzymatic Therapy, LLC) (manufacturer), Green Bay, WI. All Nature's Way products.