Milk of Magnesia
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Drug Facts
Active ingredient (in each 5 mL)
Magnesium hydroxide 400 mg
Purpose
Saline laxative
Uses
As an Antacid
- •heartburn
- •upset/sour stomach
- •acid indigestion
As a Laxative (usually within ½ to 6 hours)
- •occasional constipation (irregularity)
Warnings
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- •kidney disease
- •a magnesium-restricted diet
- •stomach pain, nausea, or vomiting
- •a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over 14 days
OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION
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 no 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
OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
As an Antacid
| adults and children 12 years of age and over | 5 to 15 mL (1 to 3 teaspoonfuls) |
| children under 12 years of age | ask a doctor |
- •do not exceed the maximum recommended daily dose in a 24 hour period
- •shake well before use
- •can be taken with water
- •mL = milliliter
As a Laxative
| adults and children 12 years and older | 30 mL (2 TBSP) to 60 mL (4 TBSP) |
| children 6 – 11 years | 15 mL (1 TBSP) to 30 mL (2 TBSP) |
| children under 6 years | ask a doctor |
- •do not exceed the maximum recommended daily dose of 60 mL in a 24 hour period
- •shake well before use
- •dose may be taken once a day preferably at bedtime, in divided doses, or as directed by a doctor. Drink a full glass (8 oz) of liquid with each dose.
- •mL = milliliter; TBSP = Tablespoon
Other information
| Overbagged with 5 x 30 mL unit dose cups in each bag, NDC 55154-9403-5. |
- •each teaspoonful (5 mL) contains: magnesium 400 mg
- •store at room temperature, 20° - 25°C (68° - 77°F). Avoid freezing.
- •Milk of Magnesia USP (white suspension, spearmint flavor) is supplied in the following oral dosage form:
Inactive ingredients
flavoring, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, methylparaben, potassium citrate, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, antifoam af emulsion, sodium saccharin, and sorbitol.
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MANUFACTURED BY Pharmaceutical Associates, Inc. Greenville, SC 29605
Distributed by:
Cardinal Health
Dublin, OH 43017
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