MILK OF MAGNESIA- magnesium hydroxide liquid

Country: United States

Language: English

Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Active ingredient:

MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE (UNII: NBZ3QY004S) (MAGNESIUM CATION - UNII:T6V3LHY838, HYDROXIDE ION - UNII:9159UV381P)

Available from:

AMERISOURCEBERGEN DRUG CORPORATION

INN (International Name):

MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE

Composition:

MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE 1200 mg in 15 mL

Administration route:

ORAL

Prescription type:

OTC DRUG

Therapeutic indications:

Saline laxative - relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) - usually produces bowel movement in 1/2 to 6 hours

Authorization status:

OTC monograph not final

Summary of Product characteristics

MILK OF MAGNESIA- MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE LIQUID
AMERISOURCEBERGEN DRUG CORPORATION
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GNP MILK OF MAG ORIGINAL
ACTIVE INGREDIENT (IN EACH 15 ML, 1 TABLESPOON)
Magnesium hydroxide 1200 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
• 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
IF PREGNANT OR BREAST-FEEDING, 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
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
age
dose
adults and children 12 years and over
30 mL to 60 mL
children 6 to 11 years
15 mL to 30 mL
children under 6 years
ask a doctor
OTHER INFORMATION
EACH 15 ML TABLESPOONFUL CONTAINS: magnesium 500 mg
avoid freezing
store at room temperature tightly closed
INACTIVE INGREDIENTS
purified water, sodium hypochlorite
QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS?
1-800-540-3765
PACKAGE LABEL
GOOD NEIGHBOR PHARMACY
Compare to Phillips’® Milk of Magnesia Original active ingredient*
MILK OF MAGNESIA
Saline Laxative
MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE
stimulant free
cramp free
sugar free
ORIGINAL FLAVOR
12 FL OZ (355 mL)
MILK OF MAGNESIA
magnesium hydroxide liquid
PRODUCT INFORMATION
PRODUCT TYPE
HUMAN OTC DRUG
ITEM CODE (SOURCE)
NDC:46122-437
ROUTE OF ADMINISTRATION
ORAL
ACTIVE INGREDIENT/AC