FDA Label for Magnesium Hydroxide
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Magnesium Hydroxide Product Label
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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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