Active Ingredient (In Each 30 Ml Dose)
Magnesium hydroxide 2400 mg
The following Structured Product Label (SPL) was submitted to the FDA by Major Pharmaceuticals for the product Milk Of Magnesia (NDC 0904-7564). This document serves as the official prescribing information, containing essential scientific data and clinical materials required for healthcare providers and patients.
This specific version of the label includes detailed information regarding active ingredient (in each 30 ml dose), purpose, uses as antacid, uses as saline laxative, ask a doctor before use if you have, when using this product, ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are, stop use and ask a doctor if, and other regulatory disclosures. Use the navigation below to review specific sections of the FDA submission.
Magnesium hydroxide 2400 mg
Antacid / Saline Laxative
• relieves
• heartburn
• sour stomach
• acid indigestion
• and upset stomach associated with these symptoms
• for relief of occasional constipation (irregularity)
• this product generally produces bowel movement in 1/2 to 6 hours
• kidney disease
• a magnesium-restricted diet
• kidney disease
• a magnesium-restricted diet
• abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting
• a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts more than 2 weeks
• do not take more than 60 mL (2 doses) in a 24-hour period
• do not use the maximum dosage for more than 2 weeks except under the advice and superision of a doctor
• may cause a laxative effect
• presently taking a prescription drug. This product may interact with certain prescription drugs.
• you have rectal bleeding or no bowel movement after using this product. These could be signs of a seriouscondition.
• you need to use a laxative for more that 1 week
• shake well before use
• mL=milliliters
• adults and children 12 years of age or older: 30 mL (1 dose) up to 2 times a day or as directed by a doctor
• children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor
• do not exceed the maximum recommended daily dose of 60 mL in a 24 hour period
• shake well before use
• mL=milliliters
• drink a full glass (8 oz) of liquid with each dose
• adults and children 12 years of age or older: 30 mL to 60 mL (1 to 2 doses)
• children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor
• the dose may be taken as a single daily dose or in divided doses
• each 30 mL contains: magnesium 1 g
• store at 20° - 25°C (68° - 77°F)
• protect from freezing
• tamper-evident: do not use if seal on cup is missing or torn
• each 30 mL contains: magnesium 1 g
• store at 20° - 25°C (68° - 77°F)
• protect from freezing
• tamper-evident: do not use if seal on cup is missing or torn
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