Milk of Magnesia Drug Facts

Active ingredient

Magnesium Hydroxide 400mg

Purpose

Saline Laxative / Antacid

Keep Out of Reach of Children

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Uses

Laxative: relieves occasional constipation; generally produces a bowel movement in 1/2 to 6 hours.

Antacid: relieves heartburn, sour stomach & acid indigestion.

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 2 weeks

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking any other drug.

° antacids may interact with certain prescription drugs ° laxatives may affect how other drugs work, so should be taken 2 or more hours before or after other drugs.

When using this product as an antacid, it may have a laxative effect.

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 ° symptoms last more than 2 weeks.

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Other Information

each 5 mL teaspoon contains: magnesium 165mg and sodium 2 mg

store at room temperature

protect from freezing

keep tightly closed

Directions

Laxative: ° shake well before using

° drink a full glass (8 ounces) of liquid with each dose

° may be taken as a single or divided dose

Antacid: ° do not take more than 12 teaspoons in 24 hours

° do not use maximum dosage for more than 2 weeks

Laxative:

adults and children 12 years and older: 2 to 4 tablespoons

children 6 to under 12 years: 1 to 2 tablespoons

children 2 to under 6 years: 1 to 3 teaspoons

children under 2 years: ask a doctor

Antacid:

adults and children 12 years and older: 1 to 3 teaspoons with water, up to 4 times daily

children under 12 years: ask a doctor

Inactive ingredients

flavor, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium hypochlorite

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