Drug Facts
Active Ingredient (in each 5 mL) One teaspoonful)
Magnesium Hydroxide 400 mg
Purpose
Saline laxative/Antacid
Use
Laxative
Antacid
- •relieves occasional constipation (irregularity).
- •generally produces bowel movement in ½ to 6 hours.
Warnings
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- •kidney disease
- •stomach pain, nausea or vomiting
- • notice a sudden change in bowel habits that persists over a period of 2 weeks
- •a magnesium-restricted diet
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
taking a prescription drug. Antacid may interact with certain prescription drugs.
When using this product
- •it may have a laxative effect
- •do not exceed the maximum recommended daily dosgae in a 24-hour period
Stop use and ask a doctor if
Laxative
Antacid
- •you have rectal bleeding or failure to have a bowel movement after use. These may indicate a serious condition.
- •you need to use a laxative for more than one week
If pregnant or breast-feeding,
ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children.
In case of accidental overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.
Directions
| Laxative use: | Antacid use | |
| Do not use dosage cup for ages under 12 years.Follow each dose with a full glass (8 oz) of liquid. | Do not use dosage cup.Follow each dose with a little water. | |
| adults and children 12 years and older | 2-4 TBSP (30-60 mL) once a day | 1-3 tsp (5-15 mL) up to 4 times a day |
| 6 to 11 years | 1-2 TBSP (15-30 mL) once a day | ask a doctor |
| 2 to 5 years | 1-3 tsp (5-15 mL) once a day | ask a doctor |
| under 2 years | ask a doctor | ask a doctor |
- •shake well before use
Other information
- •TAMPER EVIDENT: Do not use if breakaway band on cap is broken or missing.
- •Store at room temperature 15º - 30ºC (59º - 86ºF)
- •keep tightly closed
- •keep from freezing
- •each teaspoon (5 mL) contains: magnesium 166 mg
- •each teaspoon (5 mL) contains: sodium 1 mg
Inactive ingredients
citric acid, flavor, purified water, sodium hypochlorite.