Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms persist or worsen. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are taking oral contraceptives, hormone therapy, hormone replacement therapy or other medications or natural health products. Overuse or extended use may cause dependence for bowel function. Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have any gastric or intestinal disorders, or if you are allergic to anethole or plants of the Apiaceae/Carrot Family. Do not use in the presence of abdominal pain, nausea, fever or vomiting. Do not take any type of laxative for more than one week, unless your physician has ordered a special schedule for you. Avoid excessive sunlight or UV light exposure while using this product.