Original Flavor Milk of Magnesia (Magnesium Hydroxide) Saline Laxative 8442972/0820F
Active ingredient (in each 30 mL cup)
Magnesium hydroxide 2400 mg
Purpose
Saline laxative
Uses
- relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
- usually produces bowel movement in 1/2 to 6 hours
Warnings
Ask a doctor before use if you have
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
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
- kidney disease
- a magnesium-restricted diet
- stomach pain, nausea, or vomiting
- a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over 14 days
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
| adults and children 12 years and older | 1 unit dose cup (30 mL) to 2 unit dose cups (60 mL) |
| children 6 to 11 years | ½ unit dose cup (15 mL) to 1 unit dose cup (30 mL) |
| children under 6 years | ask a doctor |
- shake well before use
- do not exceed the maximum recommended daily dose in a 24 hour period
- 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
Other information
- each 30 mL cup contains: magnesium 1000 mg
- store at room temperature and avoid freezing
- DO NOT USE IF SEAL IS BROKEN
- This drug product is supplied in 30 ml unit dose cups as: 100 cups (10 x 10) ND 60687-429-76
Inactive ingredients
purified water, sodium hypochlorite
PACKAGING INFORMATION
American Health Packaging unit dose cups (see Other Information section) contain drug product from Geri-Care Pharmaceuticals as follows: (2400 mg per 30 mL / 100 UD) NDC 60687-429-76 packaged from NDC 57896-649
Distributed by: American Health Packaging Columbus, OH 43217
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