Milk of Magnesia
Active ingredient(s)
Magnesium hydroxide 400mL
Purpose
Saline laxative
Use(s)
As an antacid
- heartburn
- upset/sour stomach
- acid indigestion
As a Laxative (usually within 1/2 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
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
Pregnancy/Breastfeeding ask a health professional before use.
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
Laxative
| 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 |
| 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 in a 24 hour period
- shake well before use
- can be taken with water
- mL = milliliter
Other information
| NDC 63739-196-10: | 30 mL unit dose cup. Case contains 100 unit dose cups of 30 mL packaged in 10 trays of 10 unit dose cups each. |
- 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.
Questions
Call 1-800-845-8210
MANUFACTURED BYPharmaceutical Associates, Inc.Greenville, SC 29605
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 30 mL Cup Tray Label
NDC 63739-196-10
Milk of Magnesia USP ANTACID, SALINE LAXATIVE
Each 30 mL contains:
Magnesium Hydroxide 2400 mg
SHAKE WELL
USUAL DOSAGE: See attached Drug Facts
Package Not Child-Resistant
DISTRIBUTED BY
SKY Packaging
Memphis, TN 38141